Environmental Science Final Review Flashcard

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What event led to the exponential increase in the human population?

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The Industrial Revolution.

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What is a primary consumer in an ecosystem?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, such as plants. Example: Rabbit.

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Which resource is considered completely renewable?

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Sunlight.

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What does the environment consist of?

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Both biotic (living organisms) and abiotic (non-living things) components.

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What pH level indicates acid precipitation in rainwater?

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pH 4.1.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, providing resilience against environmental changes.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.