Homeostasis Unit Review

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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What is the 10% Rule in ecology?

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The 10% Rule states that only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next level in a food chain.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical components of the environment, such as temperature, water, and minerals.

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What happens to a population when a predator is reintroduced?

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The population of prey species may decrease initially, but can stabilize or increase over time due to ecological balance.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients from producers to consumers.

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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 the significance of keystone species?

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Keystone species are crucial for maintaining the structure of an ecosystem; their removal can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.