APES Unit 1&2 Review

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What are provisioning services in an ecosystem?

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Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, wood, fiber, and genetic resources.

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What is a source in the carbon cycle?

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A source is any process or activity that releases carbon into the atmosphere, such as burning fossil fuels or respiration.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What defines a desert biome?

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A desert biome is defined by its dry conditions, receiving less than 250 mm of rain per year.

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What defines a tundra biome?

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A tundra biome is characterized by its cold temperatures, low biodiversity, and a short growing season.

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What are supporting services in an ecosystem?

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Supporting services are those that maintain the conditions for life on Earth, such as nutrient cycling and soil formation.

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What is a cultural ecosystem service?

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Cultural ecosystem services are the non-material benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and spiritual enrichment.

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What is a regulating service in an ecosystem?

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Regulating services are the benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as climate regulation, flood control, and disease regulation.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.