Env Science Fall Final Review

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What is the major cause of the greenhouse effect?

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Gases in the atmosphere absorb heat from the Earth's surface.

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Which biome has few trees and animals often hide underground?

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Grassland.

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How do humans NOT impact the water cycle?

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Building a garden.

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What consequence could happen because of Japan’s age structure?

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Too many old people and not enough young.

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In which biome would you most likely find many animals with white fur?

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Tundra.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth's surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface with distinct flora and fauna.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the role of trees in the water cycle?

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Trees absorb water from the soil and release it into the atmosphere through transpiration.