Repaso procesos ecológicos

What is defined as a set of elements with relationships of interaction and interdependence?

• Atmosphere

• System

• Ecosystem

• Biosphere

Which system is composed of the solid outer layer of the Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

• Regulate temperature

• Store water

• Generate energy

• Support life

Which law states that matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed?

• Law of conservation of mass

• Second law of thermodynamics

• First law of thermodynamics

• Third law of thermodynamics

What is a service provided by ecosystems that includes the provision of food and water?

• Supporting services

• Regulatory services

• Provisioning services

• Cultural services

Which of the following is NOT a component of the hydrosphere?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Plates tectonics

• Glaciers

What is the term for the degradation of usable energy in a system?

• Entropy

• Energy efficiency

• Energy transfer

• Energy conservation

Which of the following is a cultural service provided by ecosystems?

• Soil formation

• Water purification

• Recreation

• Pollination

What is the main cause of acid rain?

• Dioxide sulfur and nitrogen oxides

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane emissions

• Ozone depletion

Which system is responsible for the interrelations where life is concentrated on Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere