NY Regents Change and Response

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What does Bio-diversity represent?

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Bio=Living; Diversity=variety.

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Which term means that the climax community is balanced?

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Equilibrium.

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What is the definition of a climax community?

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A stable, mature community that undergoes little or no change in species over time.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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Define equilibrium in ecological terms.

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Equilibrium refers to a state where species populations remain relatively stable over time.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs on previously uninhabited land, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community.

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What factors can affect biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and invasive species.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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Explain the concept of ecological niche.

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An ecological niche is the role and position a species has in its environment, including all interactions with biotic and abiotic factors.