Population Dynamics Review

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What does ecological succession describe?

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A gradual process of change and replacement in a community.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession starts with bare rock and secondary succession starts with soil.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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Organisms of the same species living in the same environment together.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different species living together in one area.

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What factors can affect population size?

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Birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is a trophic level?

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Each step in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.