Final Exam Review

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What is the Industrial Revolution?

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A period of significant industrial growth and change that began in the late 18th century, characterized by the transition from agrarian economies to industrialized ones.

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True or False: The Industrial Revolution started about 10,000 years ago.

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False

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What are plankton?

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Microscopic organisms that float or drift freely in water, including zooplankton (animals) and phytoplankton (plants).

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What role do salt marshes play in the environment?

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They absorb pollutants, protect coastlines, and reduce storm damage.

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How many acres of tropical rainforest are cleared every minute?

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100 acres.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make organic molecules from inorganic molecules, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between zooplankton and phytoplankton?

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Zooplankton are microscopic animals, while phytoplankton are microscopic plants.

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What is the significance of wetlands like salt marshes?

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They provide critical habitats, protect coastlines, and help filter pollutants.

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What are the main causes of deforestation in tropical rainforests?

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Logging operations, agriculture, and oil exploration.

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What is the ecological role of decomposers?

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Organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.