Biology Term 1/2 Final Review

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What is interdependence in biology?

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Interdependence is when two or more organisms rely on each other for survival.

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What are polymers made up of?

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All polymers are made up of monomers.

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When do plants perform photosynthesis?

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Plants perform photosynthesis during the day.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the recent and ongoing rise in global average temperature near Earth's surface, caused mostly by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What do we call all the populations in an area?

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All the populations in an area are called a community.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is a population in biological terms?

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

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.