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What are shallow, warm, nutrient-rich lakes called?

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Eutrophic lakes are shallow, warm, nutrient-rich lakes that support a high level of productivity.

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What is each step in the flow of energy through an ecosystem known as?

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Each step in the flow of energy through an ecosystem is known as a trophic level.

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What are the two major factors influencing vegetation in biomes?

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The two major factors influencing vegetation in biomes are precipitation and temperature.

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What is the process called when grazing animals and the grasses they eat evolve in response to each other?

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This process is known as coevolution.

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What is the term for the amount of salt dissolved in water?

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Salinity is the term for the amount of salt dissolved in water.

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is sunlight.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is biodiversity and why is it important?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is important because it enhances ecosystem productivity and resilience.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is an ecological niche?

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An ecological niche is the role and position a species has in its environment, including all interactions with biotic and abiotic factors.