Category 5: Interdependence within Environmental Systems

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What is ecological succession?
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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of stages that lead to a stable community.
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What is primary succession?
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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat.
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What is secondary succession?
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Secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact, such as after a forest fire.
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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.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an energy pyramid?
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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow in an ecosystem, showing the energy available at each trophic level.
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What is a trophic level?
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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how organisms obtain energy, such as producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers.
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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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