Evolution and Ecology

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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a population in ecology?
Back
A population is a group of members of the same species that live in a defined area.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What biome is characterized by permafrost?
Back
The Tundra biome is covered in permafrost (frozen subsoils).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the food web if a key species is removed?
Back
Removing a key species, like the snowshoe hare, can lead to a decrease in populations of species that rely on it for food, such as shrews.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greenhouse effect?
Back
The greenhouse effect is a phenomenon where heat is trapped by gases in the atmosphere and sent back to Earth's surface.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of evidence can DNA provide in evolutionary studies?
Back
DNA provides genetic evidence that can show relationships between species and support theories of evolution.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define ecosystem.
Back
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are vestigial structures?
Back
Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
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