Vocab Test

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What is a biome?

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A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

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What is selective breeding?

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The intentional breeding of organisms to produce offspring with desired traits.

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Which of the following best describes a coral reef?

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A marine ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals.

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What is the main idea behind the theory of acquired characteristics?

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Traits acquired during an organism's lifetime can be passed on to offspring.

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What does greater ecosystem diversity mean?

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There are more habitats to support different types of organisms.

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What is species diversity?

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The variety of different species within a given ecosystem.

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What is genetic diversity?

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The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.