Biology EOC review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a cell wall made of cellulose?

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A cell wall made of cellulose is a characteristic of plant cells, providing structure and support.

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What does autotrophic mean?

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Autotrophic refers to organisms that can produce their own food using sunlight or chemical energy, such as plants.

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What is the Plantae Kingdom?

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The Plantae Kingdom includes all plants, which are multicellular, autotrophic organisms with cell walls made of cellulose.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) to obtain energy.

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How much energy is passed on to the next trophic level?

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Only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is passed on to the next level.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the resting phase of mitosis where the cell prepares for division.

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What is the role of Lyell in geology?

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Lyell proposed that geological features are formed slowly over time through processes like erosion.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls drains into a common outlet, such as a river or ocean.