Environmental Science Final 2024

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What is oil?

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A fossil fuel formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean, characterized as a thick, black liquid.

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A living component that affects the size of an organism's population, such as the number and kinds of predators.

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Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What is an omnivore?

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An animal that eats both plants and animals; for example, a black bear.

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What is the impact of increased industrialization on animal habitats?

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It will most likely decrease available habitats for animals.

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Define ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of other species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A system of interrelated food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is the significance of the tropical rainforest?

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It is known for its high biodiversity and is crucial for global ecological health.