Sea Otter Storyline Review

Front

What has been the trend of atmospheric carbon dioxide over time?

Back

Increased.

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What is the carrying capacity in ecological terms?

Back

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

Front

What are biotic factors?

Back

Living components of an ecosystem.

Front

How does ocean acidity affect marine organisms?

Back

In a more acidic ocean, the shells of organisms do not grow as easily.

Front

What are abiotic factors?

Back

Nonliving components of an ecosystem.

Front

Define carrying capacity.

Back

The largest number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support.

Front

What is the significance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Back

It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

Front

Give an example of a biotic factor.

Back

Plants, animals, bacteria.

Front

Give an example of an abiotic factor.

Back

Water, sunlight, temperature.

Front

What happens to marine life as ocean acidity increases?

Back

It can lead to difficulties in shell formation and overall health of marine organisms.