Unit 2 APES

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What are the greatest problems facing plants, animals, and people?

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Introducing new species that can cause problems, habitat destruction, illegal hunting, all of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What does 'Anthropogenic' mean in the context of the 6th mass extinction?

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Caused by man.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What ecosystem services do plants provide?

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Plants provide all of these ecological services: they help slow the effects of weathering and erosion, are used to make many medicines, and maintain the balance of gases in the air through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What type of ecosystem service is represented by natural features considered sacred or having religious meaning?

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Cultural.

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What does high species evenness indicate about a community?

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It indicates a relatively equal distribution of species within the community.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Define habitat destruction.

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The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem resilience, providing a wider range of genetic resources and ecosystem services.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are provisioning services in ecosystems?

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Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, and raw materials.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Explain the term 'species richness.'

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Species richness refers to the number of different species represented in a given community.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the role of photosynthesis in ecosystems?

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Photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and organic materials that support life.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3