Unit 5 Review

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What is the term for the probability of an organism surviving and reproducing?

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Fitness

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

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Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Which natural event promotes the growth of new plants?

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Rain and warm temperatures.

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What type of ecological relationship is represented by plover birds eating parasites from crocodiles?

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Mutualism.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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Define 'Adaptability' in the context of organisms.

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The ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its environment.

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What is 'Survivability'?

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The ability of an organism to survive in its environment.

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What is 'Resilience' in ecological terms?

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The capacity of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances.

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What is the role of 'Natural Selection' in evolution?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is 'Mutualism'?

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.