STAAR Review Biology Category 5

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of species within a specific habitat, including the diversity of ecosystems, species, and genetic variations.

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Which organisms in the food chain have the least available energy?

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Sharks have the least available energy in the food chain because they are at the top of the food chain and energy decreases as you move up.

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What type of succession occurs on a newly formed volcanic island?

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Primary succession occurs on a newly formed volcanic island, starting from bare rock and leading to the establishment of a biological community.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a collection of organisms that make up a community along with all the nonliving aspects of the environment, such as air, water, and soil.

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Which of the following is not a biotic factor?

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Air is not a biotic factor; it is an abiotic factor, while mushrooms, elephants, and coyotes are biotic factors.

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Define conservation in biology.

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Conservation in biology refers to the sustainable management and protection of natural resources and biodiversity.

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development is the practice of meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs 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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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.