APES Semester 1 Review IV

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What is a threatened species?

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A species that needs protection but is not currently in danger of extinction.

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What type of soil is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt?

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Loam.

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What is the leading cause of biodiversity loss globally?

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Habitat change and loss.

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What is the process of physically breaking down rocks and materials called?

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Mechanical weathering.

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What does genetic diversity refer to?

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The variety of genes within a species.

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What is an endangered species?

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A species that is at risk of extinction.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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The process where large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches.

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What is the difference between chemical and mechanical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks, while mechanical weathering involves physical breakdown without changing the composition.

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What are invasive species?

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Non-native species that spread widely and cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.