1st Semester APES Review

Front

Anthropogenic ozone is formed and located in which layer?

Back

Troposphere

Front

A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called __________

Back

nonrenewable

Front

Cellular respiration is the process by which ____________ is consumed and _______________ is produced.

Back

Oxygen is consumed and Carbon dioxide is produced.

Front

The process where rocks are broken down over time by wind and water, releasing phosphorus is called __________.

Back

erosion

Front

What is the correct formula for nitrogen gas found in the atmosphere?

Back

N₂

Front

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Front

Define the term 'biodiversity'.

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

Explain the concept of 'carrying capacity'.

Back

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely.