Ecological Tolerance & Disturbances

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What is ecological tolerance?

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The range of conditions that an organism can endure before injury or death.

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What can natural climate change cause?

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Natural climate change can cause ice ages.

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What is an example of a generalist species?

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Raccoons are an example of a generalist species.

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What is an example of a natural disturbance?

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Tornados are an example of a natural disturbance.

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Which type of natural disturbance usually takes the longest to recover from?

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Random disturbances usually take the longest to recover from.

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What is a specialist species?

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A species that has a narrow ecological niche and can only thrive in specific environmental conditions.

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What is a generalist species?

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A species that can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can utilize a variety of resources.

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What are ecological disturbances?

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Events that significantly disrupt ecosystem structure and function, such as fires, storms, or human activities.

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What is the difference between periodic and episodic disturbances?

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Periodic disturbances occur at regular intervals, while episodic disturbances occur irregularly and unpredictably.

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What is resilience in ecology?

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The ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances and return to its original state.