Environmental Science True/False Finals Test

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Mauna Kea is an active volcano.

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False. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano in Hawaii.

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Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release energy.

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True. Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy.

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The Nitrogen Cycle moves nitrogen through ecosystems.

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True. The Nitrogen Cycle is a biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformation and movement of nitrogen in various forms through the environment.

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Sand mining reduces beach erosion.

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False. Sand mining can actually increase beach erosion by removing sand that protects the shoreline.

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S stands for Sulfur.

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True. In the periodic table, 'S' is the symbol for the element Sulfur.

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Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.

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False. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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The water cycle includes processes like evaporation and precipitation.

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True. The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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Ecosystems are made up of living and non-living components.

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True. Ecosystems consist of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements that interact with each other.

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Carbon dioxide is a product of photosynthesis.

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False. Carbon dioxide is a reactant in photosynthesis; oxygen is the product.

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

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True. Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem resilience and health.