Ecology Unit Test Review

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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Define predator and prey.

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms (prey).

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is stewardship in ecology?

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Stewardship is the responsible management and care of the environment and natural resources.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is the destruction or alteration of the natural environment where organisms live, often leading to species decline.

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What is an endangered species?

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An endangered species is a species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, hunting, or other factors.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to maintain the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.