SCLT Q2 review

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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What is species richness?

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The number of different species represented in a given ecological community.

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What is ecological succession?

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A process where ecosystems change and develop over time, leading to a more stable community.

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What stage in the cell cycle leads to DNA synthesis?

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S phase.

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What is an exponential growth graph?

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A graph that shows population growth that occurs in a constant ratio over time, leading to a J-shaped curve.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define carrying capacity.

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the difference between logistic and exponential growth?

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Logistic growth considers environmental limits, leading to a stable population size, while exponential growth occurs without limits.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a trophic level?

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Each step in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.