Morey Unit 2 APES Review

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What is biodiversity richness?

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Biodiversity richness refers to the number of different species present in a given community or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a population's zone of intolerance?

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The zone of intolerance is the range where organisms will die due to unfavorable environmental conditions.

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According to the theory of island biogeography, what factors influence species richness on islands?

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Species richness on islands is influenced by island size and distance from the mainland; larger islands closer to the mainland tend to have more species.

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What has been the trend in atmospheric CO2 concentration over the past 200,000 years?

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CO2 concentration fluctuated between 150 ppm and 250 ppm until recently, when it began to rise exponentially.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What type of ecosystem service does tourism in Yellowstone National Park represent?

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Tourism in Yellowstone National Park is considered a cultural ecosystem service.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Define provisioning ecosystem services.

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Provisioning ecosystem services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, and raw materials.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

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What are regulating ecosystem services?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What are supporting ecosystem services?

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Supporting ecosystem services are those that are necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services, such as nutrient cycling and soil formation.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of the carrying capacity in an ecosystem?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely without degrading the environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Explain the concept of ecological succession.

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.