Extra Credit Flashcard #2: Biosphere Part 2

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere is the system that includes all the water on or near the Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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How do living things interact with the Atmosphere?

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Living things interact with the Atmosphere primarily through the process of respiration, where they take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

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What does the Geosphere include?

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The Geosphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts.

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What happens to energy as you move upward in an energy pyramid?

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As you move upward in an energy pyramid, energy decreases due to energy loss at each trophic level.

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What do the arrows in a food chain represent?

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The arrows in a food chain point in the direction that energy is flowing from one organism to another.

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Define the Biosphere.

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The Biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Explain the concept of trophic levels.

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Trophic levels represent the different stages in a food chain, indicating the flow of energy from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle in the Biosphere?

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The carbon cycle is crucial for regulating Earth's climate and supporting life by recycling carbon among the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.

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How does the water cycle contribute to the Hydrosphere?

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The water cycle involves processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, which continuously recycle water within the Hydrosphere.