8F, G, and H Review

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What defines a primary succession event?

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Occurs in areas without soil, starts with pioneer species like lichens and mosses.

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What role do trees play in relation to CO2 emissions from fossil fuels?

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Trees absorb CO2 through photosynthesis.

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What defines secondary succession?

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Occurs in an area where an existing community has been partially or completely destroyed.

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What addition to a city would best help reduce its carbon footprint?

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Planting more trees/plants.

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What factors allow a population to reach its carrying capacity?

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Limited resources lead to increased competition, decreased birth rates, and increased death rates.

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What are pioneer species?

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Species that colonize previously uninhabited areas, initiating the process of ecological succession.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities.

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis, helping to regulate atmospheric carbon levels.