Dual Credit 1401 ENVR Review

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What are the limitations of science?

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I. Use of statistical estimation II. Lack of absolute proof III. Human bias during research

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What organisms are most likely to be found in the estuarine zone near the ocean?

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Organisms adapted to changing salinity

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What is a measure of the comparative abundance of all species in an ecosystem?

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Species evenness

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What describes a biome?

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Broadly similar environmental conditions

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Where are the vast majority of all marine species found?

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Coastal zone

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Define species richness.

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The number of different species present in a given area.

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What is genetic diversity?

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The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

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What is functional diversity?

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The range of different functions performed by species within an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between the benthic zone and the pelagic zone?

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The benthic zone is the lowest layer of a body of water, while the pelagic zone is the open water column.

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What is an estuary?

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.