Part 1 - Ecology EOC Review

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a collection of different populations of organisms that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What is the second trophic level in a food chain?

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The second trophic level consists of herbivores, which are organisms that consume producers (plants).

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What percentage of energy do herbivores receive from plants in a food web pyramid?

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Herbivores receive approximately 10% of the energy stored in plants.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact.

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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 is a producer?

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

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.