Flashcard #2: Ecosystems Liftoff Task Vocabulary Quiz

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the sphere that includes all living things on Earth.

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What percentage of Planet Earth is made of water?

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70% of Planet Earth is made of water.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed.

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What is the main source of energy for Earth?

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The main source of energy for Earth is the Sun.

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What is the Hydrosphere?

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The Hydrosphere is the layer of the Earth that is primarily composed of water.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.