Ecology

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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The process by which large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches, often due to human activities.

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What happens to a population when the birth rate is high and the death rate is low?

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The population increases.

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What factors contribute to a higher carrying capacity in an ecosystem?

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Warm weather, ample food, and shelter contribute to a higher carrying capacity.

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What is biodiversity loss?

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The decline in the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the significance of invasive species?

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Invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems, outcompete native species, and lead to biodiversity loss.

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What is the relationship between population growth and carrying capacity?

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When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, it can lead to resource depletion and population decline.

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What is the role of predators in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is the impact of climate change on ecosystems?

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Climate change can alter habitats, affect species distribution, and lead to biodiversity loss.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.