4th 9 Weeks Exam

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is an example of mutualism?

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A clown fish gets protection from the anemone and the anemone gets cleaned by the clownfish.

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What happens to a plant that cannot tolerate salt as sea levels rise?

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It will die out and possibly go extinct.

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What does genetic variation allow in a population?

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It allows for adaptation to the environment.

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What are decomposers?

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Organisms that break down dead materials and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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They create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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They obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Why are organisms grouped into producers, consumers, and decomposers?

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To understand their roles in the ecosystem.

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What is genetic variation?

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Differences in DNA among individuals in a population.