Environmental Science Study Guide - 1st Semester Exam

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What is the main structure of moose antlers?

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Moose antlers have one main beam with additional points coming from the beam.

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In what year was the Clean Water and Air Act created?

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The Clean Water and Air Act was created in 1948.

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Which ecological interaction does NOT influence an organism’s niche?

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Mutualism does NOT influence an organism’s niche.

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How much money do recreational activities generate per year?

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Recreational activities generate approximately 38 billion dollars per year.

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Which president enacted the Farm Bill?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted the Farm Bill.

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Define 'niche' in an ecological context.

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.

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What is the significance of the Clean Water Act?

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The Clean Water Act aims to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint source pollution.