EES Midterm-Exam Review Fall 2020

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What processes are necessary for the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Erosion and deposition are necessary processes for the formation of sedimentary rock.

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How could a global decrease in plant diversity affect the biosphere?

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A global decrease in plant diversity could cause a decrease in animal populations in the biosphere.

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What is the likely effect of nonnative flathead catfish on the ecology of the Yadkin River?

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Nonnative flathead catfish could reduce native fish populations.

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How does energy from the Sun reach Earth?

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Energy from the Sun reaches Earth through electromagnetic radiation.

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What is a disadvantage of conventional agriculture?

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A disadvantage of conventional agriculture is that runoff from fertilizer pollutes rivers.

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Define erosion.

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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Define deposition.

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Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.