Ecosystems EOC Review

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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They release carbon dioxide by breaking down dead organisms.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) in an ecosystem.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers.

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What is a food pyramid?

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A food pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow in an ecosystem, showing the levels of producers and consumers.

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What happens to energy as it moves up the food chain?

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Energy is lost to the environment at each level, resulting in less energy available for higher levels.

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What is 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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How do predators affect the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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The introduction of predators can decrease the carrying capacity by reducing the population of prey species.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.