Ecology Exam Review

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different populations that live in a given area and interact with each other.

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What is the main limiting nutrient in freshwater ecosystems?

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Phosphorus (P) is the main limiting nutrient in freshwater ecosystems.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of regrowth in an area that has been disturbed, such as regrowth after a wildfire.

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Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals?

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The tropical rainforest has the largest number of species of plants and animals due to its warm climate and high biodiversity.

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What is the main limiting nutrient in nearshore ocean ecosystems?

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Nitrogen (N2) is the main limiting nutrient in nearshore ocean ecosystems.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes multiple populations of different species.

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What is primary succession?

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

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.