SAI Biology - Final Assessment F24

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, moving water into the atmosphere.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What are electrical impulses?

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Electrical impulses are signals that travel along nerves to communicate information between the brain and other parts of the body.

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What is an endocrine response?

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An endocrine response is a reaction in the body that involves the release of hormones, such as insulin being released when blood sugar levels rise.

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What processes move carbon from the lithosphere to the atmosphere?

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Human activity and volcanic activity are two processes that move carbon from the lithosphere (underground) to the atmosphere.

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What happens to excess energy when transferred between trophic levels?

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Excess energy is lost as heat when transferred between trophic levels in an ecosystem.

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Define the water cycle.

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of the nervous system?

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The nervous system coordinates the body's responses by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

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What is the function of hormones?

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Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body, including growth, metabolism, and mood.