What is carrying capacity in an ecosystem?
Ecology Flashcard 3 Review Fall 24

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What gas is released during respiration?
Back
Carbon dioxide.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does acid rain affect forest ecosystems?
Back
It reduces the number of trees, which can lead to a decline in species that depend on those trees for habitat and resources.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to predator-prey relationships if a key species is removed from a food web?
Back
The population of the prey may increase, while the predator population may decrease due to lack of food.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is biodiversity?
Back
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which contributes to its stability.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a keystone species?
Back
A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does population aging affect growth rates?
Back
As individuals age, they may reproduce less, leading to a decrease in population growth.
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