APES Unit 1 Review

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What biome is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature variations?

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Desert

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What process increases atmospheric CO2?

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Cellular Respiration

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What process decreases atmospheric CO2?

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Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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If producers capture 55,000 J of energy from the sun, how much energy is typically passed on to primary consumers?

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5,500 J

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What does NPP stand for in ecological terms?

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Net Primary Productivity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis in ecosystems?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between GPP and NPP?

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GPP (Gross Primary Productivity) is the total amount of energy captured by photosynthesis, while NPP is the energy available to consumers after accounting for respiration.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical Rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the role of primary consumers in an ecosystem?

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They consume producers (plants) and convert the energy stored in them into a form usable by higher trophic levels.

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What is the significance of a climatogram in studying biomes?

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It visually represents the climate conditions (temperature and precipitation) of a specific biome.

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