Ecology Review

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What does a J curve represent in population ecology?

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A J curve shows unlimited growth of a population.

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What is a biotic factor that affects fish populations?

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Algae growing in the water is a biotic factor that affects fish.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Food, water, and shelter are examples of limiting factors.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as temperature.

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What does deforestation mean?

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Deforestation refers to the cutting down of trees.

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What is carrying capacity in ecology?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of food chains in ecology?

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Food chains illustrate the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem.

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What is the impact of overfishing on marine ecosystems?

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Overfishing can lead to the depletion of fish populations and disrupt marine food webs.