Unit #7 Test: Ecology REVIEW!

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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To use energy from the sun to produce food (glucose) for the plant.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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Mushrooms, mold, and worms are all examples of decomposers.

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What is habitat destruction?

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

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What are the major causes of extinction?

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Habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation, pollution, and poaching.

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and provides resources for food, medicine, and other needs.