Environmental Science Midterm

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, soil, and temperature.

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Which of the following is not an abiotic factor?

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Bacteria are biotic factors, as they are living organisms.

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What is the correct sequence for energy flow within an ecosystem?

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The correct sequence is: Producers -> Herbivores -> Carnivores -> Scavengers.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has not yet been released, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?

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Deforestation increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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How old is the Earth?

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The Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat producers (plants) and transfer energy up the food chain.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are organisms that primarily eat other animals and are secondary or tertiary consumers in the food chain.

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What is the significance of scavengers in an ecosystem?

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Scavengers consume dead organisms, helping to recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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