2023 Final Review

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Why is only 10% of energy transferred between each trophic level?

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90% is transformed to other energy types.

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What could lead to plants converting less carbon dioxide into glucose?

Back

A decrease in water.

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What makes up most of the mass of a plant?

Back

Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Why do primary consumers like sheep gather in herds?

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More sheep allows for greater protection from predators.

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What is an ecological relationship where two organisms attempt to obtain the same resources?

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Competition.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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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 soil.

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What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?

Back

Carrying Capacity.

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What is the relationship between predator and prey in an ecosystem?

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Predators hunt and consume prey, regulating population sizes.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity increases resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand changes.