Biodiversity and Biomes Flashcard Review

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are the main types of biomes?

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The main types of biomes include terrestrial biomes (like forests, deserts, and grasslands) and aquatic biomes (like freshwater and marine biomes).

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What is an aquatic biome characterized by flowing fresh water?

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Rivers/Streams.

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Which zone in the ocean supports the least amount of life?

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Aphotic zone.

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What biome features permanently frozen soil called permafrost?

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Tundra.

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What is an endangered species?

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A species at serious risk of extinction.

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What role does a rabbit play in an ecosystem?

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Consumer.

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What is the photic zone?

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The photic zone is the upper layer of a body of water that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis (like plants), while consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.