Biodiversity and Biomes Flashcard Review

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What biome has the most rainfall per year?

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Tropical Rainforest

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What does the term 'endemic species' refer to?

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Species that live in a limited area.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of organisms in an area.

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What are the 2 types of aquatic biomes?

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Marine and fresh water.

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What does genetic diversity refer to?

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The variety of genes within a species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is the significance of keystone species?

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Species that have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a large area characterized by its climate and vegetation, while an ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.