EES Unit 4 review

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What is a vernal pool?

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A temporary pool of water typically created by minor flooding, snowmelt, and seasonal storms, usually lacking fish, allowing amphibian and insect eggs to mature safely.

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What factors affect the long-term survival of amphibian and insect species in vernal pools?

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The amount of precipitation that the region receives.

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What action would result in the most rainforest instability?

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Cutting down most of the trees for lumber.

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How does acid rain affect forest stability?

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It makes the forest more unstable because its terrain becomes more likely to be eroded.

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What happens to a kelp forest after an oil spill?

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The kelp forest will not grow as quickly as before because there will be less carbon dioxide available.

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How can an environmental change make an ecosystem more stable?

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By increasing the biodiversity of the ecosystem.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the impact of deforestation on ecosystems?

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Deforestation can lead to habitat loss, decreased biodiversity, and increased carbon emissions.

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Explain the concept of an ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.