2019 - 2015 - Biology EOC - Ecology

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

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Global climate change.

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What behavior in animals is characterized by aggressive displays and sounds?

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Territoriality.

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Why are animals classified as heterotrophic?

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They obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms or their products.

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What results in a negative growth rate in a human population?

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The death rate is higher than the birth rate.

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What method is best for studying interactions of various populations in a grassland?

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Observing the behaviors of different types of organisms several times during the year.

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Define ecology.

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The study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.