Populations & Resources Amplify Review

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What happens when a predator population decreases?

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When a predator population decreases, the population of its prey may increase due to reduced predation.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is the relationship between predator and prey populations?

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Predator and prey populations are interconnected; changes in one can affect the other.

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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 an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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How do human activities impact populations?

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Human activities, such as pollution and habitat destruction, can lead to population declines and loss of biodiversity.

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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, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.