Human Impact on Climate Concept Review Game

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What is the term for the whole mass of gases surrounding Earth?

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Atmosphere - made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and other trace gases.

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What is the definition of the biosphere?

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The sum of all living matter made of a limited number of elements, including oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus.

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What does human activity refer to?

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Things that people do or cause to happen.

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What is ocean acidification?

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The process that decreases the pH of the ocean due to an increase in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

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Which factor is NOT important when analyzing an ecosystem's human impact?

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The amount of rain the system receives.

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How do some organisms respond to increased ocean acidity?

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Some organisms are able to adapt to the increased acidity and thrive.

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What are system boundaries in an ecosystem?

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The defined limits that separate one ecosystem from another.

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What are inputs and outputs in an ecosystem?

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Inputs are resources entering the system (like sunlight, water), and outputs are products leaving the system (like oxygen, waste).

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What is the significance of initial system conditions in an ecosystem?

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They determine how an ecosystem responds to changes and stresses.

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What is the impact of increased carbon dioxide on ocean life?

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It leads to ocean acidification, affecting marine organisms' ability to survive.