APES Unit 1-4 Review

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The number and abundance of species in a biological community is called ____.

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Species Diversity

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As prey populations increase, predator populations would _____________.

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increase

Front

What type of growth is represented by a J-shaped curve?

Back

Exponential Growth

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather take place?

Back

Troposphere

Front

According to the law of conservation of matter, which statements are true? I. matter can be created II. matter cannot be destroyed III. after a chemical reaction, the original atoms remain

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II and III

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

Back

The Sun

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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What is carrying capacity?

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