Environmental Science Flashcard

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What causes a population of animals to decrease?

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When the number of births is less than the number of deaths.

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Define an ecosystem.

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The interactions among living and non-living things in an environment.

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What is ecology?

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The study of ecosystems and interactions.

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Describe the biodiversity of a rain forest biome.

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It has high biodiversity.

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What does biodiversity include?

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Species, genetic, and ecological diversity.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between species diversity and genetic diversity?

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species in an area, while genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within a species.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is the significance of ecological diversity?

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Ecological diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems in a given place, which contributes to overall biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.