Ecology EOC Practice

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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, such as mosses and lichens.

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What happens when the number of fish exceeds the carrying capacity of a tank?

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The fish population may decline due to limited resources, such as space and food.

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What is the role of coyotes in the food web?

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Coyotes are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components that affect ecosystems, such as wind, precipitation, and soil type.

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What contributed to the high death toll of the 1918 influenza epidemic?

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Factors included infected soldiers spreading the virus, undernourished populations, and medical personnel becoming ill.

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Define carrying capacity.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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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 trophic levels?

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Trophic levels are the hierarchical levels in an ecosystem, comprising producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.