Practice Part 2: Cycling Matter and Population Dynamics - 4.3.2 | Unit 4: Interconnectedness of Life: Ecosystems | IB 9 Biology
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Part 2: Cycling Matter and Population Dynamics

4.3.2 - Part 2: Cycling Matter and Population Dynamics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the carbon cycle?

💡 Hint: Think about how plants and animals interact with carbon.

Question 2 Easy

Define carrying capacity.

💡 Hint: Consider what resources are available in an environment.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the nitrogen cycle?

A. Create energy
B. Transform nitrogen for biological use
C. Decompose organic matter

💡 Hint: Consider the role of nitrogen in living organisms.

Question 2

True or False: Density-independent factors can include natural disasters.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about examples of disasters affecting ecosystems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a sustainable farming practice that minimizes nitrogen runoff while maximizing crop productivity.

💡 Hint: Think about natural methods that support soil ecology.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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