Aquatic Ecology - Pre Assessment

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What does a food web represent?

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All connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in a habitat.

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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Increased tourism in the Pacific Ocean.

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What is a non-living factor that affects an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factor.

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What are organisms that can capture energy from inorganic, nonliving sources called?

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Producers.

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How does energy change at each trophic level in the pyramid of energy?

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The energy decreases by a factor of 10.

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Define 'abiotic factor' in an ecosystem.

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A non-living component that affects the environment, such as temperature, water, and sunlight.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert inorganic substances into organic matter through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Explain the concept of a trophic level.

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web illustrates all interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.