1st Semester 2024 Review - #2 - 50Q

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genes, or forms of genetic information, that exist in a population of species.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

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Break down dead organisms and add nutrients to the soil.

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What drives the deep water ocean conveyor belt?

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Very cold temperatures at the poles create very cold, salty water that pushes the deep water current.

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What is a gyre?

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A circular system of currents in the ocean.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that can produce its own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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A producer makes its own food, while a consumer eats other organisms for energy.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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The variety of ecosystems within a given area.

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What is species diversity?

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The variety of species within a particular ecosystem.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity helps ecosystems function effectively and provides resources for humans.