APES Fall Review 1

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What is respiration in biological terms?

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Respiration is the process by which oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced.

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What is a major environmental issue caused by agriculture and household runoff?

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Excess nitrogen and phosphorus entering streams, lakes, and oceans.

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Which biogeochemical cycle does not have an atmospheric phase?

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The Phosphorous Cycle.

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What are some threats to forest ecosystems?

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Climate change, unsustainable logging, and invasive species.

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What components make up an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem contains living and non-living components.

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Define the Hydrologic Cycle.

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The Hydrologic Cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, providing energy for plants and oxygen for other organisms.

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What is the significance of nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by living organisms, essential for plant growth.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that, when introduced to a new environment, can cause harm to native species and ecosystems.