Chapter 1 Flashcard

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What is an example of an organism?

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A beetle.

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How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere provides water vapor to the hydrosphere.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving components of the environment.

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What defines a community in ecological terms?

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A group of populations all in the same area.

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How do greenhouse gases affect weather patterns?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat, leading to more extreme weather events.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and water vapor.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

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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 ecosystem.