STAAR Biology Reporting Category 5

Front

What type of tree is characterized by its fan-shaped leaves and is often associated with ancient history?

Back

Ginko

Front

What is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely?

Back

Carrying capacity

Front

What environmental factor is known to increase the frequency of genetic mutations in humans?

Back

Increased exposure to X-rays

Front

What type of ecological relationship involves both species benefiting from the interaction?

Back

Mutualism

Front

What is the first stage of ecological succession that typically occurs in a disturbed area?

Back

Growth of weeds and grasses

Front

What is the process called when one species benefits at the expense of another?

Back

Parasitism

Front

What term describes the gradual process of change and replacement in the species composition of a given area?

Back

Ecological succession

Front

What is the term for the relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed?

Back

Commensalism

Front

What is the term for the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support?

Back

Carrying capacity

Front

What type of tree is known for its spiky seed pods and is commonly found in urban areas?

Back

Sweet gum