Ch. 4 Test Flashcardizz

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What are the three most common elements found in biomolecules?

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Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen.

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What are important abiotic factors in aquatic environments?

Back

Temperature and dissolved oxygen.

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True or False: Agricultural runoff only affects plants in freshwater habitats, not animals.

Back

False.

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True or False: In a solution, the solvent is dissolved in the liquid solute.

Back

False.

Front

In which climate zone can a cactus survive?

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Dry.

Front

Define biomolecules.

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Molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem that affects living organisms.

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What is the role of dissolved oxygen in aquatic environments?

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It is essential for the survival of aquatic animals.

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What is agricultural runoff?

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Water from rain or irrigation that carries fertilizers and pesticides into nearby water bodies.

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What adaptations do cacti have for survival in dry climates?

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Thick skin, water storage tissues, and spines instead of leaves.