Env Science Fall Final Review

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How does global warming affect sea levels?

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The heated atmosphere causes glaciers and ice caps to melt causing the sea levels to rise.

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What percentage of energy is passed from one trophic level to the next?

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Only about 10% of the energy is passed to the next level.

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What is an endangered species?

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A species in danger of extinction.

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In which biome would you most likely find many animals with white fur?

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Tundra.

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When does a climax community change?

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After human disturbance or natural disaster.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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