Interactions in the Environment TEST REVIEW

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Why is biodiversity in an ecosystem important?

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Because having a high biodiversity allows ecosystems to withstand disturbances (major changes).

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What is a possible food chain for an ecosystem?

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Sun → grass → fly → frog

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What are animals that eat only plants called?

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Herbivores.

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What may happen to the rabbit population when bobcats move into their area?

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The rabbit population may decrease.

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How do biodiversity and sustainability work together?

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The higher the biodiversity, the greater the sustainability.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?

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They serve as primary consumers, feeding on plants and transferring energy to higher trophic levels.

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An animal that eats both plants and animals.