Unit 9: Ecology

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How do organisms move carbon through the carbon cycle?

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Organisms move carbon through the carbon cycle via respiration, decomposition, sedimentation, and photosynthesis.

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Which biome contains the greatest diversity of organisms?

Back

Rainforests contain the greatest diversity of organisms.

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What is a limiting factor?

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A limiting factor is anything or organism that regulates the size of a population of another organism.

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What happens to a population when the number of births equals the number of deaths?

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The growth of the population will stay the same.

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What is emigration?

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Emigration is when organisms move out of a population.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does decomposition play in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposition breaks down dead organisms, returning carbon to the atmosphere and soil.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of organisms into a population, while emigration is the movement out of a population.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.