L2 - Mountain Gorilla Flashcards

1
Q

How many gorillas are left on earth?

A

Roughly 700

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2
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What is the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

A

Abiotic Factors

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3
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What are the living parts of an ecosystem?

A

Biotic Factors

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4
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What is an ecosystem?

A

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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5
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What is a biome?

A

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

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6
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What is the name given to the plants that make up ecosystem?

A

Flora

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7
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What is fauna?

A

The animals that make up the ecosystem

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8
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What is the significance of zenith?

A

The sun is directly at the equator which means the sun is more intense?

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9
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How does it allow for the rainforest to thrive?

A

Evaporation each day, due to the sun’s intensity, causes convectional rain.

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10
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Why is the soil so fertile?

A

The mountains there are volcanic, so soil is rich in minerals.

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