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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Carrying Capacity'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Carrying Capacity'?
- The maximum population size an environment can sustain. (correct)
- The variety of genetic characteristics in a population.
- The amount of biomass available in an ecosystem.
- The total number of species in a specific area.
What effect does habitat fragmentation have on biodiversity?
What effect does habitat fragmentation have on biodiversity?
- It increases genetic diversity within species.
- It enhances connectivity between habitats.
- It leads to isolated populations, reducing species diversity. (correct)
- It decreases competition among species.
Which statement accurately reflects characteristics of R-selected species?
Which statement accurately reflects characteristics of R-selected species?
- They have a high reproductive rate and rapid population growth. (correct)
- They typically produce few offspring with high parental care.
- They are highly specialized and occupy unique ecological niches.
- They thrive in stable environments with little competition.
What is the primary role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?
In ecological succession, what is primary succession characterized by?
In ecological succession, what is primary succession characterized by?
What is the primary difference between generalist and specialist species?
What is the primary difference between generalist and specialist species?
Which statement accurately describes trophic levels in an ecosystem?
Which statement accurately describes trophic levels in an ecosystem?
What impact does the edge effect have on biodiversity in fragmented habitats?
What impact does the edge effect have on biodiversity in fragmented habitats?
Which of the following best characterizes biomass in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best characterizes biomass in an ecosystem?
In ecological terms, what does the term 'pioneer species' refer to?
In ecological terms, what does the term 'pioneer species' refer to?
Flashcards
Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
The maximum population size of a species that a particular environment can sustain indefinitely.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
The variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems.
Trophic Level
Trophic Level
An organism's position in a food chain or web.
Ecosystem Services
Ecosystem Services
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Primary Succession
Primary Succession
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Provisioning Services
Provisioning Services
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Habitat Fragmentation
Habitat Fragmentation
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Edge Effect
Edge Effect
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Genetic Diversity
Genetic Diversity
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Population Bottleneck
Population Bottleneck
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Study Notes
Ecosystem Services
- Provisioning services
- Regulating services
- Supporting services
- Cultural services
Soil
- Texture pyramid
- Horizons
Carrying Capacity
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Edge effect
Biodiversity
- Genetic diversity
- Species diversity
- Ecosystem/habitat diversity
Population Bottleneck
- Founder effect
Terrestrial Biomes
- Taiga/Boreal Forest
- Temperate Rainforest
- Temperate seasonal forest
- Tropical Rainforest
- Shrubland/woodland/chaparral
- Temperate grassland
- Savanna
- Tropical seasonal forest
- Desert
- Tundra
Species
- Generalist species
- Specialist species
- Invasive species
- Keystone species
- Trophic cascade
- Trophic level
- Biomass
- 10% rule
Productivity
- Primary productivity
- Gross primary productivity
- Net primary productivity
Ecological Succession
- Primary succession
- Secondary succession
- Pioneer species
- Climax community
Species types
- R-selected species
- K-selected species
Survivorship Curves
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
Feedback Loops
- Positive feedback loops
- Negative feedback loops
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Test your knowledge on various ecological concepts, including ecosystem services, biodiversity, and different biomes. This quiz covers topics such as carrying capacity, species types, and ecological succession. Challenge yourself and explore the intricate relationships within ecosystems.
