Ecological Principles - iCEV

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What is a wetland biome?

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A wetland biome is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and supports aquatic plants. Examples include marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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Name three categories of wetland biomes.

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Marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia or related compounds in soil, which can be used by plants.

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Which organisms are known to conduct nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, certain plants like peanuts, and some algae.

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What is the Clean Water Act?

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The Clean Water Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1948 aimed at regulating the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters.

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What is respiration in biological terms?

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Respiration is the process by which living organisms take in oxygen and convert glucose into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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Where does the phosphorus cycle primarily occur?

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The phosphorus cycle primarily occurs in soil and plants.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy from the sun, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main components of an ecosystem?

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The main components of an ecosystem include producers (plants), consumers (animals), and decomposers (fungi and bacteria).

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Define biodiversity.

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