Practice Test in Carrying Capacity

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support without degrading the environment.

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What is a predator-prey relationship?

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An ecological interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey).

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What happens to predator populations when prey populations increase?

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Predator populations typically increase as they have more food available.

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What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

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Any resource or condition that restricts the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or population.

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What is competition in an ecological context?

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A condition that occurs when two or more organisms compete for the same resources within an ecological community.

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What is the herbivory effect?

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The impact of herbivores on plant populations and ecosystems, which can limit plant growth.

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What is an interdependent relationship?

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A relationship in which two organisms are mutually dependent on each other for survival.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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How can the removal of predators affect prey populations?

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It can lead to an increase in prey populations, potentially causing overcrowding and resource depletion.