Ecology

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What is a Consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms, including plants (producers) and other animals.

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What is the primary source of CO2 in the atmosphere?

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Natural sources are the primary contributors to CO2, including volcanic eruptions, respiration, and decomposition.

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What is Parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host).

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What does Anthropogenic mean in the context of climate change?

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Anthropogenic refers to environmental changes caused or influenced by humans, particularly in relation to climate change.

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What is the impact of Algae blooms on aquatic ecosystems?

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Algae blooms deplete oxygen in water, leading to hypoxic conditions that can harm aquatic life.

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Define Autotroph.

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is Mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms involved benefit from the interaction.

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What is Commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What are the effects of deforestation on the carbon cycle?

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Deforestation increases CO2 levels in the atmosphere by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon during photosynthesis.

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What is Biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.