Final Review Flashcardizz #1 - Units 1 - 3

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What is a barycenter?

Back

The barycenter is the center of mass between two or more bodies, such as the Earth and the Moon, around which they orbit.

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How does the barycenter affect the motion of Earth?

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The barycenter causes the Earth and Moon to orbit a common point in space, slightly inside Earth's surface, leading to slight wobbling motions.

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What role does incoming solar radiation play in photosynthesis?

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Incoming solar radiation provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What happens after the gravitational collapse of a molecular cloud in the nebular theory?

Back

A protostellar disk forms due to the conservation of angular momentum.

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How does biodiversity impact ecosystems?

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Biodiversity increases the amount of genetic material in the environment and helps stabilize ecosystems.

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What is the carbon cycle in a coastal marine ecosystem?

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The carbon cycle involves respiration by marine organisms adding carbon to the atmosphere and photosynthesis by phytoplankton removing carbon from the atmosphere.

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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.

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What is the significance of a protostellar disk?

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A protostellar disk is significant because it is where planets form from the material surrounding a young star.

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What is the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem stability?

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Higher biodiversity generally leads to greater ecosystem stability, as it allows for more complex interactions and resilience to changes.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in the carbon cycle?

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Phytoplankton play a crucial role in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.