EnviSci CIA 2 review

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What are pioneer species in primary succession?

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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize a barren environment in primary succession, such as mosses and lichens.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as grass.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing of a forest and its replacement by another land use.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers; for example, a grasshopper.

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What is the Intertidal Zone?

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The Intertidal Zone is an ecosystem found on marine shorelines that alternates between high and low tide.

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What role do mosses and lichens play in an ecosystem?

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Mosses and lichens are pioneer species that help in soil formation and stabilization in primary succession.

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What is the difference between a primary consumer and a secondary consumer?

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A primary consumer eats producers, while a secondary consumer eats primary consumers.

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What is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem?

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A forest is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem.

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What is the significance of grass in an ecosystem?

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Grass is a producer that provides energy for primary consumers and helps prevent soil erosion.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.