Environmental Systems Fall Final

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Examples of a producer

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Algae are examples of producers in an ecosystem, as they perform photosynthesis to create energy.

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The percentages of individuals found at different age levels make up the ______ of the population.

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Age structure refers to the distribution of various age groups in a population.

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Biodiversity is

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Biodiversity is the variety of species within an ecosystem.

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What is the role of animals in the carbon cycle?

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Animals release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere through respiration.

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Example of a decomposer

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Worms are examples of decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define carrying capacity.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the significance of the food chain?

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The food chain illustrates the flow of energy and nutrients through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers, typically herbivores.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within the ecosystem.