Environmental Science Pretest

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What are particulates?

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Particulates are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, such as dust and ash.

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What impact does deforestation have on the carbon cycle?

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Deforestation increases the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere.

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How can water pollution affect ecosystems?

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Water pollution can magnify over time within food chains.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is all the members of a species living in the same area at the same time.

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How is a biome best identified?

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A biome is usually described by its vegetation.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What is natural eutrophication?

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Natural eutrophication is the process by which water bodies become enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What is the difference between point-source and non-point source pollution?

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Point-source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.