BIO TEAM - Unit 1 Test Review

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What is global warming?

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The trend of increasing temperatures on Earth.

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What does NOT help determine patterns in human population growth?

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Limiting factors.

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What is true of predator/prey relationships?

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The number of predators is determined by available prey.

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What effect will an invasive species have on the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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The carrying capacity will only decrease for those in competition for the same resource.

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How do producers obtain energy?

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They conduct photosynthesis.

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Define carrying capacity.

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

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that disrupts the ecosystem it invades.

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What is the role of herbivores in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores consume plants and serve as a food source for predators.

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What is the significance of age structure in population studies?

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It helps predict future population growth and demographic trends.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Environmental conditions that restrict population growth, such as food, water, and space.