Survival Strategies in Ecosystems

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What is an example of an instinctual behavioral trait that increases the chances of survival for turtle hatchlings?

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Returning to the sea after hatching

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Which of the following is a learned behavioral trait that helps orcas survive? Swimming in warm waters, Hunting in packs, Breathing air, Diving deep for food

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Hunting in packs

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How do the structures of a cactus help it survive in a desert environment?

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By storing water in its thick stem

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Which structure helps fish survive in aquatic environments?

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Gills

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What is a characteristic of a healthy ecosystem?

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Balanced food web

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How can human activities be beneficial to an ecosystem?

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By conserving natural habitats

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What might happen to a food web if a top predator is removed?

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Increase in prey population

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Predict the effect of a drought on the cycling of matter in an ecosystem.

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Decrease in plant growth

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How do plants interact with abiotic factors in a healthy ecosystem?

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By using sunlight for photosynthesis

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How do animals interact with biotic factors in a healthy ecosystem?

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By competing for resources