Ecology Review

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What is biodiversity?

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Different types of life in an ecosystem.

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Why do populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

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They have no predators.

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What is the best explanation for the rise in atmospheric CO2 levels since the 1800's?

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Increased use of fossil fuels by humans.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process by which ecosystems recover and change over time after a disturbance.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Factors that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of organisms.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads rapidly in a new environment.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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How do abiotic factors affect ecosystems?

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They influence the living conditions and resources available for organisms.

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What is the significance of food chains and food webs?

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They illustrate the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem.