2024 Environmental Science 1st Semester Review

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Why is the water cycle important for living organisms?

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It is necessary for survival.

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What happens if a primary consumer is removed from an ecosystem?

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The number of plants would increase.

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What type of consumer is a raccoon that eats both plants and animals?

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Omnivores.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

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What process takes carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What are primary consumers?

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Organisms that eat producers (plants) in an ecosystem.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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It enhances resilience and stability, allowing ecosystems to recover from disturbances.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.