Environmental Systems Semester 1 Final Review

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What is the function of a fruit in a flowering plant?

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To help disperse seeds.

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Define herbivore and carnivore.

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Herbivore: An animal that only eats plants. Carnivore: An animal that only eats other animals.

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Which of the following is not a marine ecosystem: coral reefs, estuaries, or lakes?

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Lakes.

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What is a correct path that nitrogen could take in an ecosystem?

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Air -> Bacteria -> Plants -> Animals.

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In a food web, what is a primary consumer and a secondary consumer?

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Primary consumer: Mouse; Secondary consumer: Snake.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates in the environment.