Changing Ecosystems

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process in which certain gases trap the sun's energy in the atmosphere as heat.

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True or False: Climate refers to the temperature and rain of an area.

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True

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What type of succession occurs after a volcanic eruption?

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Primary succession.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A change in behavior that helps an organism survive, such as a woodpecker flying away from a fire.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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A snake escaping a fire by seeking shelter in a gopher burrow.

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What is primary succession?

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The series of changes that occur in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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The series of changes that occur in an area where soil is present but has been disturbed, such as after a forest fire.

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Define climate.

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature and precipitation.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation?

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The physical features of an organism that enhance its survival, such as the thick fur of a polar bear.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.