APES Unit 2 Review

APES Unit 2 Review

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What continent has the highest biodiversity?

Back

South America.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is primary succession?

Back

The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is secondary succession?

Back

The process of ecological succession that occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but soil and some organisms still remain.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are ecosystem services?

Back

Benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cultural ecosystem service?

Back

Non-material benefits obtained from ecosystems, such as recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and spiritual enrichment.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a regulating ecosystem service?

Back

Benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as climate regulation, flood control, and water purification.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a provisioning ecosystem service?

Back

Products obtained from ecosystems, including food, fresh water, wood, fiber, and genetic resources.

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