First Sem Environmental Science Final Exam Practice

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What is a Type I survivorship curve?

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A Type I survivorship curve represents species that have high survivorship at a young age, with a large percentage of individuals surviving to older ages, typically seen in species that invest heavily in parental care.

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What two factors lead to a decrease in population size?

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Death and Emigration are the two factors that lead to a decrease in population size.

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What is one potential solution to address water scarcity?

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Recycling wastewater is a potential solution to address water scarcity.

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How does Winnipeg's precipitation pattern differ from Cairo's?

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Winnipeg's precipitation is higher during the warm season compared to Cairo.

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What impact does a fire have on forest ecosystems?

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A fire can decrease biodiversity and make the ecosystem less stable due to the loss of shelter for species.

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Define biodiversity.

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

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What is the significance of recycling wastewater?

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Recycling wastewater helps conserve water resources, reduces pollution, and can provide a sustainable water supply for various uses.

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Explain the concept of carrying capacity.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support without degrading the habitat.

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What are the main components of an ecosystem?

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The main components of an ecosystem include producers (plants), consumers (animals), decomposers (fungi and bacteria), and the physical environment (soil, water, air).

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.