Day 12 SURVIVOR Warm Up - SARAH G YOUNG | Library

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Match the ecological term to its potential environmental impact.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
A lion hunting a deer		Predation
Worms damaging a plant's roots		Commensalism
Plants competing for sunlight and space		Parasitism
Cleaner fish help larger fish stay healthy		Mutualism
Birds nesting in trees		Competition

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What role does carbon play in ecosystem stability?

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How does nitrogen contribute to soil fertility?

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Which process is crucial for returning carbon to the soil?

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What happens when nitrogen is lacking in an ecosystem?

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Human activities, like international trade and travel, often introduce __________ species to new environments, either accidentally or intentionally. These __________species can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt local ecosystems, and decrease __________.