Semester I Final in Environmental Science

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What type of relationship exists when one organism benefits and the other is unaffected?

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Commensalism

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What is the term for when two unpalatable species mimic each other to avoid predation?

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Mullerian mimicry

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What do food webs illustrate in an ecosystem?

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The transfer of energy among organisms, including decomposers and scavengers.

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Which environmental policy requires significant governmental enforcement and is often the most expensive?

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Regulations

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What is an example of climate?

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It is usually hot in Texas in July.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to short-term conditions.

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What is the role of decomposers 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 significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.

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What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?

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Carrying capacity

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis