APES Unit 1

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What is the impact of shark extinction on ocean biodiversity?

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Shark extinction will disrupt the entire food chain in the ocean.

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Which habitat has the greatest biodiversity?

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A habitat with 15 different species with about 300 individuals each.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are the four types of ecosystem services?

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Regulating, provisioning, supporting, cultural.

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What is the bottleneck effect?

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A reduction in the genetic diversity of a population caused by a reduction in its size.

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What type of ecosystem service is obtaining lumber from a forest?

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Provisioning.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is genetic drift?

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Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population.

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Explain the concept of ecosystem services.

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Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services.

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What is the difference between provisioning and regulating services?

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Provisioning services provide resources like food and water, while regulating services control natural processes such as climate and disease.

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What is the significance of genetic diversity in a population?

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Genetic diversity is crucial for the adaptability and survival of a species, allowing it to cope with environmental changes.

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