Biology-Ecology (Part 1) Review

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What is a Primary Consumer?

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A Primary Consumer is an organism that eats primary producers (plants) and is typically herbivorous.

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What happens when the concentration of greenhouse gases increases?

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Heat is retained near the surface of Earth, leading to a warming effect.

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What are organisms that share the same trophic level as rabbits called?

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Herbivores, as they primarily consume plants.

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How can autotrophs/producers be classified?

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They can be classified based on their energy source: sunlight (photosynthetic) or chemicals (chemosynthetic).

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What is an Omnivore?

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

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What is a Secondary Consumer?

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A Secondary Consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers (herbivores) and is typically carnivorous.

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What is a Top Carnivore?

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A Top Carnivore is an apex predator that has no natural predators and is at the top of the food chain.

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What is a Detritivore?

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A Detritivore is an organism that feeds on dead organic matter, breaking it down into smaller pieces.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight or chemical energy into food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores primarily eat plants, while carnivores primarily eat other animals.