Sustaining biodiversity EOC Study guide

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Air pollution is _________________________

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the addition of any substance that has harmful or toxic effects to air.

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Which gas makes up 78% of our atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic?

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Biotic is life; Abiotic is non-living.

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A geographic area on Earth that contains ecosystems with similar biotic and abiotic features is called a _____________.

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Biome.

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Breakup of a habitat into smaller pieces, usually as a result of human activities is known as _____________.

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Habitat fragmentation.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is the destruction or alteration of the natural environment, leading to a decline in biodiversity.