APES - Unit 2 Exam Review (2019)

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What is high resilience in an ecosystem?

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High resilience refers to an ecosystem's ability to recover quickly after disturbances, such as fires or floods.

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What is the impact of fragmenting large parks into smaller ones?

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Fragmenting large parks into smaller ones typically leads to a reduction in species diversity due to habitat loss and increased edge effects.

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What is another name for a producer in an ecosystem?

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Autotroph.

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What is the greatest threat to species extinction worldwide?

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Increasing loss of habitat.

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What is the best long-term method of preventing extinctions?

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Protecting the habitats of endangered species.

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Define autotroph.

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is species diversity?

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species within a given ecosystem.

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What are edge habitats?

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Edge habitats are areas where two different ecosystems meet, often leading to unique conditions and species.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is the destruction or alteration of the natural environment, leading to a decline in species populations.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.