Biodiversity

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of the same species in the same geographic area.

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What is an endangered species?

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An endangered species is a species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately.

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What are keystone species?

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Keystone species are species that are clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in areas that previously didn't support life, such as on rocks or ice.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is several different populations in the same geographic area.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is a threatened species?

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A threatened species is a species that is likely to become endangered in the near future.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in areas that have been disturbed but where soil and some organisms still exist.

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What is an endemic species?

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An endemic species is a species that is native to and restricted to a specific geographic area.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment, such as climate, soil, and water.