Environmental Science Final Exam Review

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A large ocean wave created by an ocean floor earthquake is called a __________.

Back

tsunami.

Front

A herd of deer living together represents a __________.

Back

population.

Front

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

Back

electron.

Front

In an experiment, the dependent variable is the factor that is measured. What is the dependent variable in the experiment shown on the graph?

Back

height of plant.

Front

The biome with the greatest biodiversity is the __________.

Back

tropical rainforest.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

Front

Define biodiversity.

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes all the different species living in that area.