Energy Transfer and Ecosystem Relationships

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is a biotic factor?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

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Approximately 70% of Earth's surface is covered by water.

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What is mimicry in ecology?

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Mimicry is when an organism copies the appearance or behavior of another organism to gain an advantage in survival.

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What is seawater desalination?

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Seawater desalination is the process of removing salt and impurities from seawater to produce fresh drinking water.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.