Africa Storyline Unit Review

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What is the daily caloric requirement for a buffalo per kilogram of body weight?

Back

100 kcal

Front

If a buffalo weighs 500 kg, how many kcals does it need to eat per day?

Back

50,000 kcal

Front

When is it beneficial for organisms to hunt solo?

Back

When their prey is small in size.

Front

What happens to the food web if a keystone species is removed?

Back

The ecosystem may become unbalanced.

Front

What is a keystone species?

Back

A species that keeps the ecosystem balanced and if removed, it would fall apart.

Front

What is the predicted outcome to the food web if the owl population leaves the area?

Back

The fox population may increase.

Front

What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

Back

To control the population of prey species.

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What is the significance of energy transfer in a food web?

Back

Energy transfer is crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance.

Front

Define a food web.

Back

A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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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, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.