Ecology and Human Impact

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What is an invasive species?

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An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

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What does the ozone layer protect us from?

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UV rays.

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is commensalism?

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A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unharmed.

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Define ecology.

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The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees from forested areas, often leading to habitat loss.