Environmental Science Fall Final Review

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What is the ultimate source of energy for almost all organisms on Earth?

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The Sun.

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What happens to the population of prey animals if all the Eagles suddenly die?

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The population of prey animals would increase.

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What is the term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a particular country?

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Ecological Footprint.

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Which situation best describes the use of a renewable resource?

Back

Building wooden furniture.

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Who are the producers in the food web?

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Plants.

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Define 'Ecological Footprint'.

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The ecological footprint measures the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste generated by an individual or population.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.