Introduction to Global Systems, Climate, Weather and Life

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the gradual increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

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What is a cell?

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A cell is the smallest unit of life that can function independently and perform all necessary life processes.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is all the different species living in a specific area, interacting with each other.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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List the ecological levels of organization from smallest to largest.

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The ecological levels of organization are: organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere.

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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.

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Define biome.

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.