APES Unit 1 Review

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. An example is a population of organisms.

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What do producers rely on to release chemical energy?

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Producers rely on photosynthesis to release chemical energy.

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What do consumers rely on to release chemical energy?

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Consumers rely on cellular respiration to release chemical energy.

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface for part of the year. Examples include swamps, marshes, and bogs.

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What is found at the bottom of a food pyramid?

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Producers are found at the bottom of a food pyramid.

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How does the length and complexity of a food web in the Arctic compare to one in the tropical rainforest?

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The food web in the Arctic is short and less complex compared to one in the tropical rainforest.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Define cellular respiration.

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do primary consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) and are the second trophic level in a food chain.