ES Unit 5 Biosphere Review

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What is succession?

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Gradual changes over time to fully create or restore an ecosystem.

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True or False: Scientists classify climates according to temperature and precipitation.

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True

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Which biome has wide-open fields of grass?

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Grasslands.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of organisms of the same species in a given area.

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What does the acronym HIPPO represent?

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Threats to biodiversity: Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Population growth, Overharvesting.

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Define ecosystem.

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

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What is a biome?

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community is a group of different species living together, while an ecosystem includes the community and the physical environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.