Honors Environmental--Gorongosa Ecosystem Exam 1

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What is an Aesthetic/Ethical Ecosystem Service?

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A service provided by ecosystems that contributes to the enjoyment, appreciation, and ethical considerations of nature, such as camping with family.

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What is the usable form of nitrogen for organisms?

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Nitrates are the usable form of nitrogen that organisms can utilize for growth and development.

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What is the primary way energy is lost from each trophic level?

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Energy is typically lost as heat during energy transfer between trophic levels.

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How many trophic levels are typically present in a food web?

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A food web can have multiple trophic levels, often ranging from 2 to 5 or more, depending on the ecosystem.

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What does the 90-10 rule in energy transfer state?

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In each transfer of energy, 10% of the energy moves on to the next trophic level while 90% is lost, primarily as heat.

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Define Direct Ecosystem Service.

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Direct Ecosystem Services are benefits obtained directly from ecosystems, such as food, water, and raw materials.

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Define Indirect Ecosystem Service.

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Indirect Ecosystem Services are benefits that support ecosystem functions, such as pollination, climate regulation, and water purification.

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What is the role of ammonium in the nitrogen cycle?

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Ammonium is a form of nitrogen that can be taken up by plants, but it is not the primary usable form for most organisms.

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What are nitrites and their significance in the nitrogen cycle?

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Nitrites are intermediate compounds in the nitrogen cycle, formed during the oxidation of ammonium, but are not the primary form used by most organisms.

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Explain the concept of trophic levels.

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Trophic levels represent the hierarchical positions in a food chain, where each level is defined by how organisms obtain energy.