Bio Unit 1 & 2 Review for Final

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What are short-term atmospheric conditions called?

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Weather

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What is the term for the maximum number of individuals an environment can support?

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Carrying capacity

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis

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How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

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They prevent heat energy from leaving the earth.

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What type of succession occurs in areas that previously didn't support life?

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Primary succession

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into glucose.

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What is the significance of carrying capacity in ecology?

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It determines the maximum population size that an environment can sustain.

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What is primary succession?

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It is the process of ecological change in an area that has not previously supported life.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.