Earth /Environmental Science Exam Review

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The study of the complex relationships between living things and their environment is called

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Ecology

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Which number represents the epicenter of an earthquake?

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2

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The energy in most ecosystems comes from

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The sun.

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Climate in a region is

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The long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.

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Which of the following is NOT a branch of science?

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Cartography

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What is the biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

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Define geology.

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The study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and history.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like green plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.