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What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
- In a food chain, only one species is affected, while in a food web, multiple species can be affected.
- In a food chain, the loss of one species does not affect other trophic levels, but in a food web, the loss of one species can disrupt the entire ecosystem.
- A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where energy is transferred, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains. (correct)
- A food chain represents the flow of energy and nutrients through a single pathway, while a food web represents multiple pathways.
Which of the following is not considered an abiotic component of an ecosystem?
Which of the following is not considered an abiotic component of an ecosystem?
- Water
- Air
- Plants (correct)
- Fire
Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation?
Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation?
- Deforestation (correct)
- Acid rain
- Noise pollution
- Overfishing
What is the primary concern associated with the release of hazardous waste and chemicals?
What is the primary concern associated with the release of hazardous waste and chemicals?
Which of the following is not a control measure for addressing environmental pollution?
Which of the following is not a control measure for addressing environmental pollution?
Which of the following is a major cause of the loss of biodiversity?
Which of the following is a major cause of the loss of biodiversity?
What is a major cause of land degradation?
What is a major cause of land degradation?
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for hazardous waste and chemicals?
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for hazardous waste and chemicals?
What is a major concern associated with loss of biodiversity?
What is a major concern associated with loss of biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for loss of biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for loss of biodiversity?
What is a major cause of loss of biodiversity?
What is a major cause of loss of biodiversity?
Which of the following is a control measure for land degradation?
Which of the following is a control measure for land degradation?
Which of the following is NOT a major human impact on ecology according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a major human impact on ecology according to the text?
What is the term used in the text to describe the relationship between different species living in the same location?
What is the term used in the text to describe the relationship between different species living in the same location?
What is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time?
What is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time?
What is the key difference between a food chain and a food web as described in the text?
What is the key difference between a food chain and a food web as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a component of biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a component of biodiversity?
What is the primary purpose of the study of ecology?
What is the primary purpose of the study of ecology?
