Environmental Science Final Review

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Are all exotic species invasive?

Back

False

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What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone characterized by?

Back

Extremely low levels of oxygen in the water.

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Which of the following is a primary consumer: green plant, kite, snake, rabbit?

Back

Rabbit

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What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

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Why could hydrogen be used as a fuel source in the future?

Back

It is used in fuel cells, can be burned as fuel, and is abundant.

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Define 'invasive species'.

Back

Species that are non-native to an ecosystem and cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is a primary consumer?

Back

An organism that eats primary producers (plants) in a food chain.

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What is the significance of the oxygen levels in aquatic ecosystems?

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Low oxygen levels can lead to dead zones, harming aquatic life.

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Explain the concept of ecological balance.

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A state where species coexist and resources are used sustainably.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.