Final Exam Review

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability of living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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At which stage are death rates highest in a population?

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Death rates are highest at Stage 1 of the demographic transition model.

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What type of consumer is a snake in a food web?

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A snake is a tertiary consumer, meaning it is at the top of the food chain and feeds on secondary consumers.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished as quickly as it is consumed, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What does primary succession begin with?

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Primary succession begins with bare rock, which is the initial stage of ecological development.

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What is the definition of a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) in a food web.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced as quickly as they are used.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, leading to a more stable community.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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