Semester 1 Final Review

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What happens to resources in an ecosystem if a species exceeds its carrying capacity for a long time?

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The available resources will reduce.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor in a pond environment?

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The water.

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What conclusion can be drawn from a graph showing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since 1960?

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Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in the environment?

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Carnivores that consume other animals.

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What type of factor is temperature in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic.

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Define carrying capacity in an ecosystem.

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The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as temperature, water, and minerals.

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Give an example of how abiotic factors can affect biotic factors.

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A decrease in water availability (abiotic) can lead to a decline in plant growth (biotic).

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What role do carnivores play in an ecosystem?

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They help control the population of herbivores and maintain balance in the food web.