GAME - MODIFIED 2022 Final Exam -- Ecology

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What is the impact of climate change on polar bear populations?

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If global warming continues at its present rate, polar bear populations will decrease due to the melting of sea ice, which they rely on for hunting and resting.

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What is the primary role of decomposers 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 an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is the role of a predator in a food web?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and consumes other organisms for food.

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What process do animals use to convert oxygen and glucose into energy?

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Respiration is the process by which animals convert oxygen and glucose into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand environmental changes.

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What is the role of primary consumers in an ecosystem?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat autotrophs (plants) and are the second trophic level in a food web.