ACP Review #4

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What is decomposition?

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Decomposition is the process by which organic matter is broken down by bacteria and fungi, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What are glacial striations?

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Glacial striations are scratches in bedrock caused by the movement of glaciers, indicating past glacial activity.

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What does the presence of glacial striations in South Africa suggest?

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It suggests that the tectonic plate under Africa was once closer to the South Pole.

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How do fossils support the theory of continental drift?

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Fossils provide evidence for continental drift by showing that similar fossils are found on continents that are now widely separated.

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What is the primary role of plants in the carbon cycle?

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Plants take out the most carbon from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis.

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What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

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The presence of similar fossils on different continents supports the theory of continental drift.

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What is a carbon sink?

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A carbon sink is a natural reservoir that stores carbon-containing chemical compounds for an indefinite period.

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What is the significance of tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is the process of combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What is excretion in biological terms?

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Excretion is the process by which organisms remove waste products from their bodies.