AP Ecology

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What is the ozone layer?

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A protective layer in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What are CFCs?

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Chlorofluorocarbons, man-made chemicals that deplete the ozone layer.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is primary succession?

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as a volcanic island.

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What is a population?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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All the different populations that live together in a specific area.

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What is the fastest growing population?

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The population that increases in number at the highest rate.

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What is a meadow?

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A field habitat vegetated by grass and other non-woody plants.

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that is more acidic than normal due to pollution, which can harm ecosystems.