Environmental Science Midterm

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Define Symbiosis.

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Symbiosis is the interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, often to the benefit of both.

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What are Pioneer Species?

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Pioneer Species are the first organisms to colonize an area during primary succession, often leading to the establishment of a new ecosystem.

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What is a Mutation?

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A Mutation is any change in the sequence of DNA, which can lead to variations in traits among organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the part of Earth that contains all life, encompassing all ecosystems and living organisms.

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Explain the concept of Ecosystem.

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An Ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is Extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a group of organisms, resulting in the loss of biodiversity.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Define 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 Artificial Selection?

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Artificial Selection is the process by which humans breed specific plants or animals for desired traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-5

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What is the difference between Omnivores and Herbivores?

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Omnivores are organisms that eat both plants and animals, while Herbivores only consume plants.

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