APES Unit 1 Review

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What is the main difference between photosynthesis and chemosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while chemosynthesis uses chemical energy from inorganic molecules to produce glucose.

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How do animals obtain nitrogen?

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Animals obtain nitrogen by eating other organisms that contain nitrogen in their proteins.

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What is the trend in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing, primarily due to fossil fuel use.

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Is wood a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Wood is a renewable resource.

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What is the efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels?

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The efficiency of energy transfer from one trophic level to the next is roughly 10%.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms, including fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, providing resilience against environmental changes.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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