Question

Read through the list of topics from this unit. Make sure that you feel confident about each of them before taking the unit test. If there are any topics that you forgot or think you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now. Here are the topics from this unit:

1.the classification of living things and how this scheme has changed over time
2. differences between organisms as reflected in how they are classified
3.carrying capacity of an ecosystem
4.factors that influence the carrying capacity of an ecosystemh
5.how small disturbances alter the carrying capacity
6.how moderate disturbances alter the carrying capacity
7.how extreme disturbances alter the carrying capacity
8. characteristics of the different biomes found on Earth
9. how ecosystems recover after a disturbance
10. relationships between individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems

Answer 1

11. ecological succession and its stages
12. the role of keystone species in an ecosystem
13. the flow of energy and matter in an ecosystem
14. the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems
15. human impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity
16. methods for conserving biodiversity and protecting ecosystems
17. ecological footprint and its implications
18. sustainability and its importance in managing ecosystems
19. the importance of ecosystem services
20. examples of common ecological issues and their solutions.