Biology Final Sim 1

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What is the highest level of organization in the environment?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What cycle is represented by the movement of nitrogen through the atmosphere, soil, and living organisms?

Back

Nitrogen cycle

Front

In an energy pyramid, which organism typically has the least amount of total energy available?

Back

Bear

Front

What is the independent variable in the hypothesis: 'The solubility of sugar in water decreases as the temperature of the water decreases'?

Back

Water temperature

Front

What is the dependent variable in the hypothesis: 'The solubility of sugar in water decreases as the temperature of the water decreases'?

Back

Amount of sugar that dissolves

Front

Define 'ecosystem'.

Back

A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

Front

What is a 'population' in biological terms?

Back

A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

Front

What is a 'community' in ecology?

Back

All the different populations that live together in an area.

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What is the 'water cycle'?

Back

The continuous process by which water moves from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What is the 'carbon cycle'?

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The process by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.