Environmental Science Final Review

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What is the largest watershed in the United States?

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The Mississippi River.

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Which biome is characterized by permafrost?

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Tundra.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms that are best suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more often.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a measurement that includes numbers, such as 'The bird has 4 different colors on him.'

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What is the correct order of ecological organization from smallest to largest?

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Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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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 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 water cycle?

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