APES Review

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread rapidly in a new environment, often outcompeting native species for resources.

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How do invasive species affect native species' food supply?

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Invasive species can increase in number quickly, leading to less food availability for native species.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does global warming primarily occur?

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Global warming primarily occurs in the Troposphere.

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What is hot-spot volcanism?

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Hot-spot volcanism occurs at locations in the mantle where hot magma rises to the surface, creating volcanoes.

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What dietary differences exist between people in developing and industrialized countries?

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People in industrialized countries are more likely to consume beef, while those in developing countries may consume more beans and rice.

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How do you calculate percent mortality?

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Percent mortality = [(Initial number - Number of survivors) / Initial number] x 100.

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What is the formula for calculating percent mortality if the initial number is 30 and the number of survivors is 18?

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Percent mortality = [(30 - 18) / 30] x 100 = 40%.

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Define 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.

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What is the significance of the Troposphere?

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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the Earth's air mass is located.

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Explain the concept of ecological succession.

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.