Ecology TEST Review

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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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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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a defense mechanism that allows an organism to blend in with its surroundings.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What are natural factors that can cause extinctions?

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Natural factors include changes in climate, oxygen levels, and natural disasters.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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What is the impact of pollution on ecosystems?

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Pollution can harm organisms, disrupt food chains, and degrade habitats.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the role of humans in modifying ecosystems?

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Humans modify ecosystems through activities like urban development, agriculture, and pollution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is overharvesting?

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Overharvesting is the excessive removal of species from their natural habitats, leading to population decline.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for feeding or breeding.