Semester 1 final review

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What does permeable mean?

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Permeable means that things can pass through.

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How can macroalgae/seaweeds be differentiated from true plants?

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Macroalgae/seaweeds can be differentiated from true plants because they have no true roots, leaves, or stems.

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What causes a tsunami during an earthquake?

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A tsunami is caused by an earthquake when the force from the quake pushes a large body of water up from the ocean floor.

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What is a synonym for autotrophs?

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A synonym for autotrophs is primary producer.

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What type of geological event occurs at tectonic boundaries?

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Earthquakes occur at tectonic boundaries.

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Define autotrophs.

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of primary producers in an ecosystem?

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Primary producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Explain the process of photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What geological features are formed by tectonic plate movements?

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Tectonic plate movements can form mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.