Environmental Science Review

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What is the primary purpose of tracking hurricanes?

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To estimate the strength and path of the hurricane.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large ecological area on Earth’s surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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True or False: Decomposers are organisms that feed on the remains of dead plants and animals.

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True.

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What could an increase in a zebra population in a new habitat indicate?

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It could mean that they have no natural predators.

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What environmental impact is likely to have a positive effect on biodiversity?

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Limitation of invasive species.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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How can limiting invasive species benefit native biodiversity?

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By reducing competition and predation on native species, allowing them to thrive.

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What is the significance of natural predators in an ecosystem?

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Natural predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.