APES - Unit 1 Review

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What biome has warm temperatures, high precipitation, and little seasonal variation due to its location near the equator?

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Tropical rainforest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is NOT a common issue with experimental design?

Back

Having control groups

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What type of relationship does a tapeworm have with its host?

Back

Parasitism

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What is an omnivore?

Back

Eats both plants and meat

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What is the difference between an environmentalist and an environmental scientist?

Back

An environmentalist follows a belief system; an environmental scientist is concerned with the methods of science.

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Define biome.

Back

A large ecological area on the Earth's surface with distinct flora and fauna.

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What is the primary characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

Back

High biodiversity and dense vegetation.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the definition of parasitism?

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What do omnivores contribute to an ecosystem?

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They help in the transfer of energy through different trophic levels.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3