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1.4. Ecosystem Dynamics

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  1. 1.

    Define what an ecosystem is.

    Hint

    Consider what components make up an ecosystem.

  2. 2.

    What do producers do?

    Hint

    Think about organisms in a forest.

  3. 3.

    What is an ecosystem?

    • A. A group of species
    • B. A functional unit of interactions
    • C. A single-organism habitat
    Hint

    Think about how organisms relate to their surroundings.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Nutrient cycling is exclusive to soil.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Consider all elements that provide nutrients.

  5. 5.

    Analyze how a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, might affect both energy flow and nutrient cycling in coastal ecosystems.

    Hint

    Consider how energy transfers might be altered post-disaster.

  6. 6.

    Evaluate the long-term impacts of human-induced climate change on biodiversity. How would you suggest combating these effects?

    Hint

    Think about what changes result from a shift in climate patterns.

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70%

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