Ecosystem Changes and Graph Analysis - Shift

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals for food.

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What is prey?

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Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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What happens to the moose population when the wolf population increases?

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The moose population decreases due to increased predation by wolves.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is the role of krill in the marine ecosystem?

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Krill are a primary food source for many marine animals, including whales and seals.

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing is the practice of catching fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to population decline.

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How does removing a predator affect the ecosystem?

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Removing a predator can lead to an overpopulation of prey species, which can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem.

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What is the impact of constructing highways on ecosystems?

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Constructing highways can fragment habitats, disrupt animal migration, and lead to loss of biodiversity.

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What happens to freshwater organisms when saltwater is introduced?

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Organisms that cannot tolerate saltwater will not survive, leading to a decrease in their population.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.