Biosphere and Sustainability Review

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Why do green plants require solar energy?

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To produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What characterizes the tundra biome?

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Permafrost, cold temperatures, and little precipitation.

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What is an abiotic factor that can impact biodiversity?

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An increase in the amount of acid rain can change the pH of the soil in an ecosystem.

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Which biome has the most vegetation?

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Forest.

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What energy source uses agricultural and forest byproducts?

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Biomass.

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Define biosphere.

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The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

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What is sustainability?

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The ability to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy.