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2.2.1 &2.1.3 quizzes
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Biology
10th Grade
02/08/2013

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why does atmosphere carbon dioxide increase as a result of deforestation?
Definition
there are fewer trees to absorb it
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which heterotroph represents a first - level consumer?
Definition
rabbit
Term
which process recycles carbon back into the atmosphere?
Definition
respiration
Term
what biological process absorbs carbon dioxide, water and sunlight from the atmosphere and makes it usable by living organisms?
Definition
photosynthesis
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Animals require a constant source of carbon compounds for the proper functioning of body process. In which way are animals able to obtain usable atmospheric carbon?
Definition
through digestion of plants that carry out photosynthesis
Term
which process of the water cycle accounts for water vapor that forms from water found in plants and soils?
Definition
transpiration
Term
what chemical cycle involves transpiration,evaporation, and precipitation?
Definition
water
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which best represents geochemical processes in the carbon cycle?
Definition
erosion, volcanic activity
Term
which statement best represents the relationship between a producer and a consumer?
Definition
a panda eats bamboo
Term
during transpiration, the stoma releases which molecule into the atmosphere?
Definition
H20
Term
which process describes how water is returned to the earth through the atmosphere?
Definition
precipitation
Term
which best describes the amount of carbon in the carbon cycle?
Definition
as the output equals the actual amount absorbed, it remains constant.
Term
which process requires water to start?
Definition
photosynthesis
Term
what is the source of energy behind the carbon cycle
Definition
sun
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an acacia tree provides food and shelter to ants, which then keep herbivores away from the tree. which is best represented by this relationship?
Definition
mutualism
Term
mutualism
Definition
benefits each other
Term
which organism in the food web is a predator? tree / owl
Definition
owl
Term
which relationship is an example of mutualism?
Definition
the bee
Term
a bird eats the ticks on the coat of an impala. what kind of relationship is this
Definition
mutulistic
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what keeps the lynx population from experiencing constant growth
Definition
limited amount of food
Term
predict the outcome of adding a new predator to the ecosystem
Definition
decrease of hare and lynx population
Term
which is a prey adaption for survival against a predator
Definition
harmless species looking like a dangerous one
Term
why does atmosphere carbon dioxide increase as a result of deforestation?
Definition
there are fewer trees to absorb it
Term
which heterotroph represents a first - level consumer?
Definition
rabbit
Term
which process recycles carbon back into the atmosphere?
Definition
respiration
Term
what biological process absorbs carbon dioxide, water and sunlight from the atmosphere and makes it usable by living organisms?
Definition
photosynthesis
Term
Animals require a constant source of carbon compounds for the proper functioning of body process. In which way are animals able to obtain usable atmospheric carbon?
Definition
through digestion of plants that carry out photosynthesis
Term
which process of the water cycle accounts for water vapor that forms from water found in plants and soils?
Definition
transpiration
Term
what chemical cycle involves transpiration,evaporation, and precipitation?
Definition
water
Term
which best represents geochemical processes in the carbon cycle?
Definition
erosion, volcanic activity
Term
which statement best represents the relationship between a producer and a consumer?
Definition
a panda eats bamboo
Term
during transpiration, the stoma releases which molecule into the atmosphere?
Definition
H20
Term
which process describes how water is returned to the earth through the atmosphere?
Definition
precipitation
Term
which best describes the amount of carbon in the carbon cycle?
Definition
as the output equals the actual amount absorbed, it remains constant.
Term
which process requires water to start?
Definition
photosynthesis
Term
what is the source of energy behind the carbon cycle
Definition
sun
Term
an acacia tree provides food and shelter to ants, which then keep herbivores away from the tree. which is best represented by this relationship?
Definition
mutualism
Term
mutualism
Definition
benefits each other
Term
which organism in the food web is a predator? tree / owl
Definition
owl
Term
which relationship is an example of mutualism?
Definition
the bee
Term
a bird eats the ticks on the coat of an impala. what kind of relationship is this
Definition
mutulistic
Term
what keeps the lynx population from experiencing constant growth
Definition
limited amount of food
Term
predict the outcome of adding a new predator to the ecosystem
Definition
decrease of hare and lynx population
Term
which is a prey adaption for survival against a predator
Definition
harmless species looking like a dangerous one
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