Populations
What would likely happen to an ecosystem if a generalist predator species is introduced?
The new predator would only affect the population of its preferred prey.
The generalist might outcompete native predators for various prey.
Specialist prey species would thrive due to decreased competition.
Native generalist predators would have an advantage due to their specialized diets.
What type of species can typically only thrive in a narrow range of environmental conditions?
Keystone species
Specialist species
Invasive species
Generalist species
A raccoon eating fruits, insects, eggs, and small animals is demonstrating traits typical for what kind of species?
Specialist
Endemic
Generalist
K-strategist
Compared to fossil fuels, what is an advantage of nuclear energy regarding climate change?
It creates more jobs per unit energy produced than coal does.
It releases much lower amounts of CO2 during operation.
It has a smaller ecological footprint during extraction.
Its fuel source can be regenerated on a human time scale like biomass.
Considering economic factors, what is a potential risk associated with relying solely on specialist decomposers for waste management in landfills?
Specialists enhance economic efficiency by decomposing waste faster than any other method currently available.
Economic losses may occur if specialists cannot survive changes in landfill composition or climate conditions, halting decomposition processes.
Specialists offer consistent performance regardless of external market shifts or environmental policy changes over time.
By focusing on specific waste types, specialists expedite landfill regeneration into usable land at minimal costs.
Which term describes a species with a broad niche and the ability to easily adapt to many environmental conditions?
Endemic species
Specialist species
Generalist species
Indicator species
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?
Decomposer organisms with wide pH tolerances.
Generalist plant species that thrive in various environmental conditions.
Specialist fish species that require specific pH levels.
Invasive species with high adaptive capabilities.

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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?
Invasive
Specialist
Generalist
Native
Which sustainable practice is most commonly associated with reducing the negative environmental impact of solar panel production?
Implementing carbon capture technology at plants.
Using genetically engineered algae for biofuel.
Recycling materials from decommissioned panels.
Increasing the efficiency of coal-fired power stations.
What term describes water vapor falling to Earth's surface as rain or snow?
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation