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The __ is the global sum of all ecosystems on Earth.

  1. biosphere
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What is a pioneer species?

A species that is the first to colonize an area

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Define decomposers in aquatic ecosystems?

Organisms that break down dead material

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What is a characteristic of an oligotrophic lake?

Low nutrient levels

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What adaptation helps prairie plants recover from fire and grazing animals?

Deep root systems

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What is the primary cause of low precipitation in subtropical deserts?

High pressure systems

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In which type of forest would you find trees that lose their leaves annually?

Deciduous forest

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What is emergent vegetation?

Plants that grow at the edge of water bodies

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Where are marine ecosystems found?

In oceans and seas

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Which is a characteristic of generalist species?

Wide range of food sources

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__ factors are non-living parts of an ecosystem that can influence living organisms.

Abiotic

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Which side of a mountain receives more precipitation due to the rain shadow effect?

Windward side

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What type of organism is classified as plankton?

 Floating algae

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What defines a freshwater wetland?

An area where water covers the soil

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What is the temperature like in the source of a river?

Cold and high in oxygen

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A __ is a large community of plants and animals that occupy a distinct region.

biome

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What does the ocean conveyor system move around the Earth?

Water

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What is a characteristic of a bog?

Acidic water

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Lakes can be classified based on their __ levels.

 Nutrient

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Which desert type is characterized by low precipitation due to its location near cold ocean currents?

Coastal Desert

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The two most significant abiotic factors that influence life in a biome are temperature and __.

precipitation

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__ is the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

Latitude

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How do rivers form?

By rainfall collecting into streams

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In which zone of a freshwater lake is sunlight most abundant?

Limnetic zone

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What does it mean for an organism to be bioluminescent?

It can produce its own light.