EOC Review: Ecology Part II

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Why do living things need nitrogen?

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To make proteins AND amino acids.

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What is released by the weathering of rocks?

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Phosphorus.

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What is deforestation?

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Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale.

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What is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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Where is the largest reservoir for the phosphorus cycle?

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Rocks and minerals.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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It removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into glucose.

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What are the main components of an ecosystem?

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Producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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It enhances resilience, stability, and productivity.

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What is the nitrogen cycle?

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The process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms.

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What are the effects of deforestation on the environment?

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Loss of habitat, increased carbon emissions, and disruption of water cycles.