Unit 5 Biosphere ESci Credit Recovery Test

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What is a Trophic Level?

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A trophic level is the position an organism occupies in a food chain, which is determined by its feeding relationships.

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What is a Producer in an Ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Define Primary Consumer.

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is a Secondary Consumer?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is a Tertiary Consumer?

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Tertiary consumers are organisms that eat secondary consumers; they are often top predators in the food chain.

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What is the difference between Savannas and Temperate Grasslands?

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Savannas have more variation in precipitation, while temperate grasslands have more variation in temperature.

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What is Carrying Capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is a Climatograph?

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A climatograph is a graphical representation of the average temperature and precipitation in a specific area over a period of time.

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What two variables are shown on a climatograph?

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Temperature and Precipitation.

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What biome is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures?

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Desert.