4.3.2 - Part 2: Cycling Matter and Population Dynamics
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What is the carbon cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants and animals interact with carbon.
Define carrying capacity.
💡 Hint: Consider what resources are available in an environment.
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What is the primary function of the nitrogen cycle?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of nitrogen in living organisms.
True or False: Density-independent factors can include natural disasters.
💡 Hint: Think about examples of disasters affecting ecosystems.
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Design a sustainable farming practice that minimizes nitrogen runoff while maximizing crop productivity.
💡 Hint: Think about natural methods that support soil ecology.
Evaluate the effect of a sudden disturbance (e.g., wildfire) on the carrying capacity of a forest ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Consider how ecosystems recover after disturbances.
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