Environmental Science Flashcard

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What are the 5 levels of environmental organization from smallest to largest?

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Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere

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What is 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 does 'abiotic' mean?

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Abiotic refers to non-living components of the environment.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Air is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of the Earth where life exists.

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What is a community in environmental science?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area.

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What is a population in environmental science?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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What role do biotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors, such as plants and animals, interact with each other and their environment, influencing the ecosystem's health and stability.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.