Environmental final 24-25

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What is Commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?

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Tundra.

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Which agency manages all national parks and many monuments in the U.S.?

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National Park Service.

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What is climate?

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The average conditions expected at a certain place over a number of years.

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What does a graph showing CO2 levels and extreme weather events indicate?

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The more CO2 in the air, the more extreme weather events.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term averages.

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Define Mutualism.

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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Define Parasitism.

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is the role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

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It oversees farming, forestry, and food.