Biology Sem 1 wk 1

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What is the terrestrial biome with the greatest biodiversity?

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Rainforest (Tropical Rain Forest)

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What is the term for the region of land a jaguar must roam to collect food?

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Habitat

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Why does secondary succession generally occur more rapidly than primary succession?

Back

Soil formation has already occurred.

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Why do conifer trees dominate boreal forests rather than tundra?

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A lack of permanently frozen soil.

Front

What is a heterotroph that is an herbivore?

Back

A doctorfish grazing on ocean algae.

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Define 'biome'.

Back

A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is primary succession?

Back

The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists.

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What is secondary succession?

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where soil is present but has been disturbed.

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What is a pioneer species?

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The first species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems.