APES Unit #2 Review

APES Unit #2 Review

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Science

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is primary succession?

Back

Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an environment that has not previously supported life, starting from bare rock or sand.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are pioneer species?

Back

Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize previously uninhabited land, such as moss and lichen, and they help to create soil for other species.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is secondary succession?

Back

Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genetic diversity?

Back

Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genes within a species, which contributes to the adaptability and survival of that species.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a regulating ecosystem service?

Back

Water purification is an example of a regulating ecosystem service, as it helps maintain clean water supplies.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity is the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and their relative abundance.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a climax community?

Back

A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached a final stage of succession, characterized by a complex structure and diverse species.

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