Final Exam Review Pt 2 Environmental Science

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is a type of renewable energy source that comes from organic materials such as wood, manure, leaves, and algae.

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What type of resource is nuclear energy considered?

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Nuclear energy is considered a nonrenewable resource because it uses uranium, which cannot be replaced as quickly as it is consumed.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of dead organisms, which are burned by factories for energy.

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What process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis is the process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as plants convert it into glucose and oxygen.

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What are the products of photosynthesis that are used in cellular respiration?

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The products of photosynthesis that serve as starting materials for cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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Define renewable energy.

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle by converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds, which are then used by living organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced as quickly as they are used.

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What is the significance of algae in renewable energy?

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Algae can be used as a biomass energy source, providing a sustainable option for producing biofuels.