APES Fall Final Review 2024

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a location on Earth that includes interacting biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What type of relationship is exemplified by the cattle egret following herds of cattle?

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Commensalism: a relationship where one species benefits while the other is unaffected.

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What was NOT a strategy used during the Green Revolution?

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Increased human labor.

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Why does the Earth experience seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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What happens to temperature as altitude increases?

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Temperature decreases.

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Define biotic components in an ecosystem.

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Biotic components are the living organisms in an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic components in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic components are the non-living physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What role do feedback loops play in ecosystems?

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Feedback loops help regulate ecosystem processes by providing information about the effects of changes within the system.