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Which of the following best defines supporting services in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best defines supporting services in an ecosystem?
- Services that provide cultural and recreational benefits.
- Services that regulate environmental conditions.
- Services that directly supply resources to humans.
- Services that maintain the conditions for life within ecosystems. (correct)
What characterizes K-selected species?
What characterizes K-selected species?
- They produce many offspring with low parental care.
- They thrive in unstable environments.
- They tend to have longer lifespans with high parental investment. (correct)
- They are typically found in quickly changing habitats.
Which of the following directly results from habitat fragmentation?
Which of the following directly results from habitat fragmentation?
- An increase in species diversity within habitats.
- Expansion of species ranges across ecosystems.
- Greater population stability among species.
- The formation of edge effects. (correct)
What does the 10% rule refer to in ecology?
What does the 10% rule refer to in ecology?
Which of the following describes a pioneer species?
Which of the following describes a pioneer species?
Which type of species is typically more adaptable to changing environments and often has a broader niche?
Which type of species is typically more adaptable to changing environments and often has a broader niche?
What is the main consequence of a population bottleneck in an ecosystem?
What is the main consequence of a population bottleneck in an ecosystem?
What best describes the edge effect in fragmented habitats?
What best describes the edge effect in fragmented habitats?
Which of the following biomes is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature variations between day and night?
Which of the following biomes is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature variations between day and night?
Which type of succession occurs after a significant disturbance that does not eliminate the soil?
Which type of succession occurs after a significant disturbance that does not eliminate the soil?
Flashcards
Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
The maximum population size that an environment can sustainably support.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
The variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems.
Trophic Cascade
Trophic Cascade
A series of changes in the population sizes of organisms at different trophic levels, triggered by a change at one trophic level.
Ecosystem Services
Ecosystem Services
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Species Diversity
Species Diversity
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Soil Texture Triangle
Soil Texture Triangle
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Habitat Fragmentation
Habitat Fragmentation
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Edge Effect
Edge Effect
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Trophic Level
Trophic Level
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Biomass
Biomass
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Study Notes
Ecosystem Services
- Ecosystem services include provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services.
Soil Properties
- Soil texture is a pyramid.
- Soil has horizons.
- Carrying capacity is a concept.
- Habitat fragmentation occurs.
- Edge effect is a phenomenon.
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity includes genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
- Population bottlenecks and founder effects exist.
Terrestrial Biomes
- Terrestrial biomes include Taiga/Boreal Forest, Temperate Rainforest, Temperate Seasonal Forest, Tropical Rainforest, Shrubland/Woodland/Chaparral, Temperate Grassland, Savanna, Tropical Seasonal Forest, Desert, and Tundra.
Species Interactions
- Generalist species exist.
- Specialist species exist.
- Invasive species exist.
- Keystone species are important.
- Trophic cascades occur.
- Trophic levels exist.
- Biomass is a measure.
- The 10% rule describes energy transfer.
Primary Productivity
- Primary productivity is a measure.
- Gross primary productivity exists.
- Net primary productivity is a measure.
- Ecological Succession is an important concept.
- Primary succession and secondary succession are different types.
- Pioneer species are early colonists.
- Climax community is a stable community.
- R-selected species characteristics include.
- K-selected species characteristics include.
Survivorship Curves
- Type I, Type II, and Type III survivorship curves exist.
Feedback Loops
- Positive and negative feedback loops exist.
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Test your knowledge on ecosystem services, soil properties, biodiversity, and terrestrial biomes. This quiz also covers species interactions and primary productivity, providing a comprehensive overview of ecological concepts. Perfect for students of environmental science.
