Fall Earth Final

Front

What is the science of mapmaking called?

Back

Cartography

Front

Does deforestation increase atmospheric carbon dioxide?

Back

True

Front

What term describes all living things in an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic Factors

Front

How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

Back

Yes; less trees means less CO2 is turned into oxygen.

Front

What effect does a hot wet climate have on weathering?

Back

Rapidly

Front

What is the term for non-living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic Factors

Front

What is the primary gas that trees convert into oxygen?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is the process called when trees are cut down?

Back

Deforestation

Front

What are the consequences of increased atmospheric CO2?

Back

Global warming and climate change.

Front

What role do trees play in the carbon cycle?

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They absorb CO2 during photosynthesis.