Practice EOC/Final Exam Review

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What is the role of water and sunlight in plant growth?

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Water and sunlight are essential for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, allowing them to grow and produce food.

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What might happen to a food web during a severe drought?

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The food web may collapse due to reduced plant growth, leading to a decline in herbivores and subsequently affecting carnivores.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, primarily converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main causes of the rapid decline in global species numbers?

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The main causes include overfishing, overhunting, and habitat destruction.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is one consequence of losing biodiversity?

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One consequence is the disruption of entire ecosystems, which can lead to the loss of species and the services they provide.

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How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?

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Overfishing threatens marine ecosystems by catching fish faster than they can reproduce, leading to population declines and imbalances in the food web.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species, often due to human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and pollution.

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What is the significance of producers in a food web?

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Producers, such as plants, are crucial in a food web as they convert solar energy into chemical energy, forming the base of the food chain.

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What are herbivores and their role in the food web?

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants. They play a vital role in transferring energy from producers to higher trophic levels in the food web.