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Question 1
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What would likely happen to an ecosystem if a generalist predator species is introduced?

Question 2
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What type of species can typically only thrive in a narrow range of environmental conditions?

Question 3
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A raccoon eating fruits, insects, eggs, and small animals is demonstrating traits typical for what kind of species?

Question 4
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Compared to fossil fuels, what is an advantage of nuclear energy regarding climate change?

Question 5
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Considering economic factors, what is a potential risk associated with relying solely on specialist decomposers for waste management in landfills?

Question 6
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Which term describes a species with a broad niche and the ability to easily adapt to many environmental conditions?

Question 7
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If a researcher were to design an experiment to examine the effect of a decreased pH level on a freshwater ecosystem, which species would be most likely to show significant changes in population size due to their narrow range of tolerance?

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Question 8
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What type of species has a narrow niche and is more vulnerable to extinction if its specific habitat or food source is altered?

Question 9
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Which sustainable practice is most commonly associated with reducing the negative environmental impact of solar panel production?

Question 10
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What term describes water vapor falling to Earth's surface as rain or snow?