Worksheet: AP Environmental Science Unit 1 Review (Everything you Need to Know!)
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Worksheet: AP Environmental Science Unit 1 Review (Everything you Need to Know!)
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APES Unit 1 Review: The Living World: EcosystemsJordan Dischinger-Smedeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmSmdUCw0sk
Vocabulary
- Ecosystem — The interaction of the living and nonliving things in a specific area.
- Biome — An area on Earth that shares an average yearly temperature and precipitation pattern.
- Mutualism — A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.
- Nitrogen Fixation — Converts biologically unavailable nitrogen gas () into biologically available forms like ammonia () and nitrate ().
- Primary Productivity — The rate at which plants in an area convert sunlight into glucose or plant tissue (photosynthesis).
Questions
Watch the video and answer the following questions based on the information presented.
1.
The video highlights a common misconception regarding
symbiosis and mutualism. Explain the difference between these two terms using an example provided by Mr. Smedes.2.
According to the video, why is phosphorus often considered a limiting factor for plant growth in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems?
3.
The video emphasizes that the water cycle is driven by the sun’s energy. Describe two specific processes within the hydrologic cycle where the sun’s energy plays a crucial role.
4.
Which of the following best describes the
10% Rule in the context of energy flow through trophic levels?5.
The video introduces the concept of
trophic cascades, where top predators can significantly impact entire ecosystems. Using the example of removing the hawk from the food web shown in the video, analyze how the populations of other organisms at various trophic levels would likely change due to this trophic cascade. Be sure to explain the reasoning behind these changes.
