APES - Unit 1 Review

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What is the correct order of ecological levels of organization from smallest to largest?

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organism > population > community > ecosystem > biosphere

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In which biome would you expect to find an area with an average temperature of 10°C and 200 cm of precipitation annually?

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Temperate rainforest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a common issue with experimental design?

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Having only uncontrolled variables, no repeated trials, and having more than one independent variable are common issues. Having control groups is NOT a common issue.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities, such as 'a green solution'.

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as producers.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components (like plants and animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (like water, soil, and temperature).

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of different populations of species that live and interact in a particular area.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6