Semester 1 Review

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts to survive in its environment, such as migration or hibernation.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival, such as the long neck of a giraffe.

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What is a physiological adaptation?

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A physiological adaptation is a functional change in an organism's body that helps it survive, such as the ability of some animals to produce antifreeze proteins.

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What would happen to the owl population if the mice population were eliminated?

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The owl population would likely decrease due to the loss of a primary food source.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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The chloroplast is the organelle responsible for photosynthesis.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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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.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is important for ecosystem resilience, providing stability and a variety of resources for survival.