Unit #2: Populations & Ecosystems Final

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What is exponential growth in a population?

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Exponential growth occurs when a population increases rapidly over time, typically represented by a J-shaped curve on a graph.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain their energy by eating other organisms, including plants and animals.

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What happens to a population when food resources increase?

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The population of the animal would likely increase due to the availability of more food.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and temperature.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for consumers.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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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.