Benchmark Review

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is Respiration?

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Respiration is the biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What are Fossil Fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What are Complex Carbohydrates?

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Complex carbohydrates are polysaccharides, which are made up of long chains of sugar molecules. They provide sustained energy and are found in foods like whole grains, legumes, and vegetables.

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What is Decomposition?

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Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter, often facilitated by microorganisms.

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What is Cellular Respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of Chlorophyll in Photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the Carbon Cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, including photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

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What is the difference between Simple and Complex Carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates consist of one or two sugar molecules and provide quick energy, while complex carbohydrates consist of longer chains of sugar molecules and provide sustained energy.

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What is Bioremediation?

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Bioremediation is the process of using living organisms, often microbes, to remove or neutralize contaminants from soil and water.