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What is symbiosis?

• A form of weather phenomenon
• A close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms.
• A type of plant
• A mathematical equation

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Which of the following is NOT a type of symbiosis?

• Predation
• Commensalism
• Mutualism
• Parasitism

What is resource partitioning?

• Resource partitioning is the process where different species use different parts or aspects of the environment to reduce competition and coexist.
• Resource partitioning involves species using identical strategies to exploit resources in an environment.
• Resource partitioning refers to the process of species sharing the exact same niche without any adaptations.
• Resource partitioning is when species compete for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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Which of the following are examples of major terrestrial biomes? (More than one.)

• Rainforests

• Grassland

• Savanna

• Cities

Which of the following are examples of freshwater biomes?

• ocean
• lake
• pond
• river

What is the carbon cycle?

• The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms.
• The carbon cycle refers to the process of converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.
• The carbon cycle is a term used to describe the movement of carbonated beverages through the body.
• The carbon cycle is a type of bicycle made of carbon fiber material.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

• Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into ammonia or other molecules usable by living organisms.
• Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
• Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.
• Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the major reservoir of nitrogen?

• Ocean
• Soil
• Atmosphere
• Rocks

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What are major reservoirs of phosphorus?

• Air, lakes, rivers, and mountains
• Volcanoes, clouds, atmosphere, and icebergs
• Rocks, soil, oceans, and organisms
• Deserts, glaciers, forests, and cities

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Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the hydrologic cycle?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Infiltration, Runoff, Transpiration
• Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation, Infiltration, Runoff, Transpiration
• Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation, Infiltration, Runoff, Transpiration
• Evaporation, Precipitation, Infiltration, Runoff, Transpiration, Condensation

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