APES Midterm Review Units 1-4

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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Define 'Community' in ecological terms.

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All of the different species living in the same place at the same time.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and fungi.

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What is the significance of the Theory of Island Biogeography?

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It explains how biodiversity and species richness on islands are influenced by the island's size and isolation.

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What is percolation in the hydrologic cycle?

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The process of water moving slowly through soil and rock layers.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath another.

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Define 'Ecosystem'.

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species in a given area, while a community includes all different species in that area.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as soil, water, and climate.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.