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Ecology

Question 1
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What process do plants use to convert solar energy into chemical energy?

Question 2
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1 mark

In an aquatic ecosystem with declining fish populations, which change would most likely indicate a disruption caused by excessive nutrient pollution?

Question 3
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How might an increase in ocean temperature most likely affect coral reef ecosystems over time?

Question 4
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If a non-native species that efficiently preys on native herbivores is introduced to an ecosystem, how might this impact the plant communities in the long term?

Question 5
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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor that can cause a disruption to an ecosystem?

Question 6
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Which genetic concept is most directly related to the variations among individuals in a population that can affect how they respond to changes in the environment?

Question 7
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If a non-native plant species with a faster growth rate than native species is introduced into an ecosystem, how might it most likely affect the biodiversity of that ecosystem?

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Question 8
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How does genetic variation within a population influence resilience against environmental changes?

Question 9
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1 mark

What is an adaptation in the context of evolution?

Question 10
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When interpreting molecular data, what might suggest that gene flow has occurred between two populations?