Test Review: Ecocolumns Burns

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What is pH a measurement of?

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pH measures how acidic or alkaline the water or soil is.

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What does the bottom chamber of an ecocolumn represent in nature?

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The bottom chamber represents a Pond/Lake.

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True or False: Detritivores are the plants in the soil.

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False. Detritivores are organisms that feed on dead organic matter.

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Which beaker has the highest turbidity?

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Beaker D has the highest turbidity.

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True or False: The legume (bean) plant helps bacteria grow on its roots, aiding the nitrogen cycle.

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True. The bacteria convert nitrogen from the air into ammonia, a usable form for plants.

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What is turbidity?

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Turbidity is a measure of how clear water is, affected by particles suspended in it.

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What role do detritivores play in an ecosystem?

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Detritivores break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, essential for plant growth.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the function of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

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Bacteria convert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia, which plants can use.

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What is an ecocolumn?

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An ecocolumn is a model used to study ecosystems, typically consisting of different chambers that represent various habitats.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3