Environmental Science Flashcard Part 1

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What are the first organisms that may appear in secondary succession?

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Lichen are often among the first organisms to appear in secondary succession.

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Which gas is a major contributor to global climate change?

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CO₂ (carbon dioxide) is a major contributor to global climate change.

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What do maple trees, birds, and squirrels together represent in a temperate deciduous forest?

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They make up a community.

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What are the living components of an ecosystem called?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem.

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What is the correct order in a simple four-step food chain?

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Producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer.

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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 a 'Biotic factor'?

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an 'Abiotic factor'?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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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.

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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 an existing community but left the soil intact.