Florida EOC Biology

What is one major effect of climate change on ecosystems?

• Increased biodiversity

• Altered species distributions

• Stabilized weather patterns

• Increased ecosystem resilience

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What is one impact of rising ocean temperatures?

• Decreased sea levels

• Coral bleaching

• Increased ice coverage

• Enhanced fish populations

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What is carrying capacity?

• The maximum number of organisms that an environment can support

• The total biomass of an ecosystem

• The number of species in a habitat

• The rate of population growth

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What does the term "ecological niche" refer to?

• The habitat where a species lives

• The role and position a species has in its environment

• The number of species in an area

• The competition between species

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Which type of growth model shows a J-shaped curve?

• Logistic growth

• Exponential growth

• Linear growth

• Cyclic growth

Which of the following is a result of nutrient cycling?

• Increased energy consumption

• Decreased biodiversity

• Recycling of nutrients in ecosystems

• Habitat destruction

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What type of succession occurs in an area where no soil exists?

• Secondary succession

• Primary succession

• Climax succession

• Artificial succession

Which process do consumers undergo to obtain energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Decomposition

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary succession?

• Primary succession occurs in barren environments; secondary occurs in disturbed ones

• Primary succession occurs in aquatic environments; secondary occurs in terrestrial ones

• Primary succession involves animal colonization first; secondary involves plant colonization first

• Primary succession is faster than secondary succession

Which factor is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

• Habitat destruction

• Invasive species

• Conservation efforts

• Climate change

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