Biology Unknown Terms from P.Q Flashcards

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1
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The ability for organisms to interact and reproduce within its environment indefinitely is called?

A

sustainability

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2
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Aquatic Biomes ex. =

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coastal, oceans, rivers, lakes

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3
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______-refer to the feeding level of a particular organism in a food chain.

A

trophic levels

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4
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___% of energy is passed to the next feeding level in a food chain.

A

10%

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5
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what is an organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis

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autotroph + producer

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6
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autroph meaning

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals.

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7
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What is the term used for something that prevents an increase in the population due to the amount of sunlight, competition and storms

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limiting factors

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8
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The maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can support without reducing its ability to support future generations of the same species is called its __________

A

carrying capacity

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9
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Humans alter or change habitat to the point where native species can no longer live there is referred to _________

A

habitat change

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10
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The Asian long-horned beetle is an example of

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invasive species

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The steps to creating Action Plans to Restore Ecosystems are

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identify an area in need of attention

develop a plain - involvement of gov. comm. etc.

monitor conditions to makes sure plan is effective

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