Aquatic Science Fall Semester Exam

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Do clouds significantly affect water movement and storage on Earth?

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True

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What is an aquatic ecosystem?

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An aquatic ecosystem includes a water environment and the community of organisms living there.

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What is a biotic element of an aquatic ecosystem?

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Plankton is a biotic element of an aquatic ecosystem.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas gets colder and changes back to liquid.

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At what temperature does water boil?

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Water boils at 100°C.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into vapor.

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What is the role of temperature in aquatic ecosystems?

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Temperature affects the metabolic rates of organisms and the solubility of gases in water.

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What is the significance of pH in aquatic environments?

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pH affects the health of aquatic organisms and the chemical processes in water.

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What are the main components of an aquatic ecosystem?

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The main components are biotic factors (living organisms) and abiotic factors (non-living elements like water, light, and temperature).

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.