12.1 - Ecosystem–Structure and Function
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Think about land vs. water.
What term describes the breakdown of organic material?
💡 Hint: It involves breaking down complex organic matter.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main role of producers in an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Consider who starts the food chain.
True or False: Energy flow in an ecosystem is bidirectional.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy moves through different organisms.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how changes in one trophic level can impact the entire ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Think of food webs and how organisms rely on each other.
Propose a management strategy for maintaining biodiversity in a specific ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Consider both ecological and human needs.
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