AP Environmental Unit 2

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation refers to the process where large, continuous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches, often due to human activities like urban development, agriculture, and road construction.

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What is the best solution for habitat fragmentation?

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The best solution for habitat fragmentation is to create corridors that connect fragmented habitats, allowing species to move between them and maintain genetic diversity.

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What does ecological tolerance mean?

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Ecological tolerance is the range of environmental conditions that an organism can withstand. Animals with high ecological tolerance can survive in a wider range of environments.

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What is ecological resistance?

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Ecological resistance is the ability of an ecosystem to withstand disturbances and how much it is affected by a disaster.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption, leading to the establishment of a biological community.

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What is species richness?

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Species richness refers to the number of different species present in a given area, regardless of their abundance.

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What is species evenness?

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Species evenness measures the relative abundance of individuals within each species in a community, indicating how evenly the individuals are distributed among the species.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genes within a species, which is important for the adaptability and survival of the species.

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What is ecological diversity?

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Ecological diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems within a given area, including the different habitats, communities, and ecological processes.

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What is the impact of a volcanic eruption on an ecosystem?

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A volcanic eruption can lead to primary succession by creating new land and altering existing ecosystems, allowing for the establishment of new biological communities.

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