Unit 2: Ecology

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What happens to carbon in a forest after a fire?

Back

It will go into the atmosphere.

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Why do non-native plants threaten native plants in a new habitat?

Back

Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources.

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What type of factor is air in an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic Factor.

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What is the likely choice for a project to restore a wetlands habitat?

Back

Project C.

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What does it mean when a population has reached the carrying capacity of its environment?

Back

The population has reached the maximum number of individuals that the environment can support.

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Define 'Ecology'.

Back

The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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What is a 'Biotic Factor'?

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A living component of an ecosystem that affects other organisms.

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What is an 'Abiotic Factor'?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem that affects living organisms.

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What is 'Competition' in ecology?

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The struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is 'Carrying Capacity'?

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.