APES Unit #2 Review

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Can organisms tolerate any range of temperature, salinity, and pH?

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False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Which biome is more likely to survive a change in the environment?

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High (rich) biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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If global warming continues, which of the following will most likely NOT happen: a. Increased intensity of storms, b. Rises in ocean levels, c. Loss of biodiversity, d. Increase in available resources?

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d. Increase in available resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What type of species can live in many habitats, eat multiple foods, and survive in various temperatures?

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Generalist

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What type of succession do pioneer species like moss and lichen show up after?

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Primary succession

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Define primary succession.

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, starting with pioneer species.

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Define secondary succession.

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where soil exists but has been disturbed.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is a specialist species?

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A species that has a narrow ecological niche and can only thrive in specific conditions.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the significance of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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High biodiversity increases resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand changes.