ENV SCI HONORS MID TERM EXAM

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Which way do arrows point in food webs or chains?

Back

Arrows point in the direction where the energy is going.

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What is the Earth's outermost layer?

Back

The Earth's outermost layer is called the Crust.

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What mainly determines the type of land biome in an area?

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The type of land biome is mainly determined by Climate.

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Which biome receives the most rain each year?

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The Tropical rainforest receives the most rain each year.

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What is a non-living component of the environment?

Back

Rocks are a non-living component of the environment.

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Define a food web.

Back

A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a more complex interconnection of multiple food chains.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.