Ecosystem Stability

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What is ecosystem stability?

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Ecosystem stability refers to the ability of an ecosystem to maintain its structure and function over time, despite external stressors or disturbances.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the largest number of individuals of a population that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is a limiting factor?

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A limiting factor is a resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population within an ecosystem.

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How does an increase in one species affect others in an ecosystem?

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An increase in one species can lead to a decrease in others due to competition for resources, predation, or changes in habitat.

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What happens to an ecosystem when a key species is removed?

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Removing a key species can disrupt the food web, leading to population declines or increases in other species and potentially causing ecosystem collapse.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the impact of invasive species on ecosystem stability?

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Invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems by outcompeting native species, reducing biodiversity, and altering habitat.

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What is the significance of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, providing energy for producers and, consequently, all other organisms in the ecosystem.

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How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem resilience?

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Higher biodiversity increases ecosystem resilience, allowing it to recover from disturbances and adapt to changes.