Biosphere Review

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all living and nonliving things in an environment and the many ways they interact.

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What does the exponential graph represent in population studies?

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The exponential graph shows population size increasing quickly.

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What does carrying capacity mean?

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Carrying capacity refers to the number of individuals an area can support without environmental degradation.

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What are the characteristics of tundra?

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Tundra is characterized by permafrost, cold temperatures, and little precipitation.

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What factors can lead to sparse population in an area?

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Factors include lack of natural resources, land covered with ice, and land that cannot be developed.

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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 a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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