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Long-term data are valuable in assessing the health and stability of a community. Of particular importance to understanding community stability is the change in the _____
Long-term data are valuable in assessing the health and stability of a community. Of particular importance to understanding community stability is the change in the _____
number of species and their relative abundances in the community over multiple years
What will be the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide if it nearly doubles by the end of this century?
What will be the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide if it nearly doubles by the end of this century?
700 ppm
Some areas of the Earth may have large temperature fluctuations throughout the year while others have only minor fluctuations.
Some areas of the Earth may have large temperature fluctuations throughout the year while others have only minor fluctuations.
True
Which species is most likely a primary producer in the ecosystem?
Which species is most likely a primary producer in the ecosystem?
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What is one type of primary succession?
What is one type of primary succession?
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Why are sea levels rising?
Why are sea levels rising?
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What biogeochemical cycles have been heavily affected by human activities? (Select all that apply)
What biogeochemical cycles have been heavily affected by human activities? (Select all that apply)
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Classify each concept as the appropriate type of ecological pyramid:
Classify each concept as the appropriate type of ecological pyramid:
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How does DDT in the environment affect many birds?
How does DDT in the environment affect many birds?
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If you could speed up the process of continental drift, what factors would be affected? (Select all that apply)
If you could speed up the process of continental drift, what factors would be affected? (Select all that apply)
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Indicate whether each description is consistent with primary or secondary succession:
Indicate whether each description is consistent with primary or secondary succession:
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What causes the global patterns of atmospheric circulation and precipitation?
What causes the global patterns of atmospheric circulation and precipitation?
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The same biome cannot occur on more than one continent.
The same biome cannot occur on more than one continent.
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All rain forests are tropical.
All rain forests are tropical.
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Study Notes
Community Health and Stability
- Long-term data is crucial for assessing community health and identifying potential threats.
- Key focus on changes in species abundance and diversity over time.
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
- A report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2007 predicted atmospheric CO2 levels could reach 700 ppm by the century's end.
Temperature Fluctuations
- Earth's tilt and rotation cause varying temperature fluctuations; some areas experience large changes, while others have minor fluctuations throughout the year.
Primary Producers in Ecosystems
- In an ecological context, species represented by 'A' is the most likely primary producer, indicated by energy flow direction.
Primary Succession Process
- Primary succession occurs after glacial retreat, starting with mosses and lichens thriving on bare rocks.
- Initial colonizers facilitate nutrient buildup and soil formation, allowing more complex plants to establish over time.
- Species like alder fix nitrogen, and later, spruce and hemlock trees contribute to soil enrichment through organic matter breakdown.
Rising Sea Levels
- Melting glaciers contribute to rising sea levels as global temperatures increase.
Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles
- Human activities significantly affect the water, phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon cycles.
Ecological Pyramids
- Pyramid of Numbers: Inverted forms are common; involves counting individuals.
- Pyramid of Biomass: Inverted forms are rare; involves weighing individuals.
- Pyramid of Energy: Inverted forms do not exist; measures production rates at each trophic level.
Environmental Impact of DDT
- DDT exposure in the environment leads to a decrease in reproductive rates among many bird species.
Effects of Accelerated Continental Drift
- Speeding up continental drift would impact ocean circulation patterns, global climate patterns, and the distribution of extinct species.
Disturbance and Succession
- Primary succession is characterized by bare ground with no prior life, often after volcanic eruptions or glacial retreat.
- Secondary succession involves life support with soil present, occurring post-disturbance events like fires or tornadoes.
Global Atmospheric Patterns
- Atmospheric circulation and precipitation patterns result from warm air rising and cool air sinking.
Biome Distribution
- Biomes can appear on multiple continents; the idea that a single biome is continent-specific is false.
Rainforest Classification
- Not all rainforests are classified as tropical; this statement is false.
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Test your knowledge on community health, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, and the primary succession process in ecosystems. This quiz covers fundamental concepts in ecology, climate change, and the role of primary producers. Dive into the interactions that shape our environment!
