MISA Review

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What does ecosystem diversity refer to?

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Variety of ecosystems within a region.

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What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?

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10%.

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What has the Great Barrier Reef shown after bleaching events?

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Signs of recovery.

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What has led to isolated populations of species like the Florida panther?

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Urban development.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a trophic level?

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Each step in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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Explain the concept of carrying capacity.

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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Define the term 'invasive species.'

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Non-native species that spread widely in a new habitat and cause harm to the environment.