Biology Unit 10 Review

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is one that has a large effect on its ecosystem, despite having a relatively low abundance.

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What type of consumers are carnivores?

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Carnivores can be classified as secondary and tertiary consumers, as they primarily eat other animals.

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Where are the most biodiverse places on Earth?

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The most biodiverse places on Earth are rainforests and coral reefs.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the location where a species lives within its ecosystem.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a predator at the top of the food chain that has no natural predators.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers, usually carnivores.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, defined by how an organism obtains its energy.