ENSC 101 Final Review

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Ice and snow reflect sunlight.

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True. Ice and snow have high albedo, meaning they reflect a significant amount of sunlight.

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What is the term for a living component of an ecosystem?

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Biotic. Biotic factors include all living organisms in an ecosystem.

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When was the Clean Air Act passed?

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1970. The Clean Air Act was enacted to regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

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Can a specialist eat a wide variety of foods?

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False. A specialist typically has a narrow diet and is adapted to consume specific types of food.

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What is indirectly used water called?

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Virtual water. Virtual water refers to the water embedded in the production of goods and services.

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components (like plants and animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (like water and soil).

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What is the significance of the albedo effect?

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The albedo effect influences climate and temperature by determining how much sunlight is reflected by surfaces.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.

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What is surface runoff?

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Surface runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface.