E. Science, Review Fall Exam

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What is the term for an organism that is hunted by another organism?

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Prey

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a decomposer?

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Leaves

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Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?

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Yes - they keep the Earth warm

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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What is the study of populations in relation to their environment called?

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Population ecology

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What event causes environmental upheaval due to the release of greenhouse gases and ash into the atmosphere?

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Volcanic Activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the term for an organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food?

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Predator

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the process called where decomposers break down dead organic matter?

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Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?

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They trap heat and keep the Earth warm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is the difference between population ecology and community ecology?

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Population ecology focuses on a single species, while community ecology studies interactions between multiple species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5