Test Review: Ecocolumns Burns

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What is dissolved oxygen?

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Oxygen gas dissolved in water.

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Are detritivores your plants in the soil?

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False

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What role do legumes (bean plants) play in the nitrogen cycle?

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They help bacteria grow on their roots, which convert nitrogen from the air into ammonia, a usable form for plants.

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What is turbidity?

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A measure of how clear or cloudy water is, often due to suspended particles.

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What are the three names of the chambers in an ecocolumn from top to bottom?

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Terrestrial, Filtration, Aquatic.

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What is the function of detritivores in an ecosystem?

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

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, essential for plant growth.

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Why is dissolved oxygen important for aquatic life?

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It is necessary for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms.

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What is the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

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Bacteria convert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia and other usable forms for plants.

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What does high turbidity indicate about water quality?

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It may indicate pollution or high levels of sediment, which can harm aquatic life.