Unit 1 Part1 Review

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What is a Climax Community?

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A stable and mature ecological community that experiences little change over time.

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A living component that affects the ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What does an organism’s habitat provide?

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Food, water, shelter, and space.

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What is a primary consumer?

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An organism that primarily eats producers, typically herbivores.

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What biome is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures?

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Desert.

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What is primary succession?

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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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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where soil exists but has been disturbed, such as after a forest fire.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is an example of a pioneer species?

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Lichens or mosses that colonize bare rock.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.