Bio Sem 1 Final Study Questions Part 1

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What factors can affect the climate of a biome?

Back

Elevation, latitude, and large bodies of water all affect the climate of a biome.

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What is the main purpose of carbohydrates for living things?

Back

The main purpose of carbohydrates is to provide fuel for living things.

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What are enzymes?

Back

Enzymes are catalysts that are large molecules and lower the activation energy of a reaction.

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What is an ecological footprint?

Back

An ecological footprint measures how many resources a human population uses and the rate at which those resources can be replaced.

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What did God say would continue without fail after the Flood?

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God said that seedtime and harvest, summer and winter, and day and night would continue without fail.

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Define 'biome'.

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the role of catalysts in chemical reactions?

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Catalysts speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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Explain the concept of 'latitude'.

Back

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, affecting climate and weather patterns.

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What is the significance of large bodies of water in climate regulation?

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Large bodies of water can moderate the climate of nearby areas by absorbing heat in the summer and releasing it in the winter.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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The four main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.