Ecology Edulastic Test

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What is a consumer in ecology?

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A consumer is a living organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and return nutrients to the soil, helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the highest level in a food chain?

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The highest level in a food chain is typically occupied by apex predators, which have no natural enemies.

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What is the impact of removing a predator from an ecosystem?

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Removing a predator can lead to an increase in the population of its prey, which may result in overgrazing or depletion of resources.

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Define an ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers make their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers eat other organisms for energy.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Fungi and bacteria are common examples of decomposers.

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How can human activities affect animal populations?

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Human activities, such as habitat destruction and pollution, can negatively impact animal populations by reducing their habitats and food sources.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.