Ecology (1-3)

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What are stomata?

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Tiny pores on plant leaves that facilitate gas exchange and transpiration.

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What is the consequence of reintroducing gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park?

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Populations of plants consumed by elk and bison will increase.

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Why is the phosphorus cycle important?

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Phosphorus is found in the backbone of nucleic acids, which are essential for life.

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What gas is released during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What process do plants use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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

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Define ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.