Environmental Science Final Exam REVIEW

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What factors are essential to describe an ecosystem accurately?

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Factors such as temperature, intensity of light, and soil pH are essential to describe an ecosystem accurately.

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How does chemical energy travel up the food pyramid?

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Chemical energy is used by each of the organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in less energy as it moves up the pyramid.

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What is an example of secondary succession?

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Growth of plants after a forest is destroyed by fire is an example of secondary succession.

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Where can a geothermal power plant be used to generate electricity?

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A geothermal power plant can be used in areas where reservoirs of water are heated deep inside Earth.

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What is the primary cause of acid precipitation?

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The burning of fossil fuels is the primary cause of acid precipitation.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the role of producers in a food chain?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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

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What are the effects of deforestation on the environment?

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Deforestation leads to habitat loss, decreased biodiversity, and increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.