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Chapter 2 The Science behind Environmental Science Multiple Choice

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The conversion of energy from one form to another is always accompanied by the loss of
Heat
Which of the following forms of energy is produced as a result of photosynthesis?
Chemical
The most abundant element found in living organisms is
Carbon
Which of the following is the elemental cycle that is responsible for the formation of fossil fuels?
Carbon cycle
The process of transpiration is important to which natural cycle?
Water Cycle
Which of the following is a secondary consumer?
Carnivore
The ability of a particular organism to survive more easily than another in a shared environment is an example of
A competitive advantage
Matter can be changed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary physical or chemical processes. This is a restatement of the
Law of conservation of matter
We must properly dispose of all waste materials to prevent serious environmental problems because although we may change the form of waste materials to make them more compatible with the environment, we cannot destroy them. This is the restraint of the
Law of conservation of matter
In its most basic sense, an ecosystem is __________ system
An energy
According to your text, there are four fundamental biotic processes that go on in ecosystems. Which one of the following is not one of those processes?
Transformation
Which of the following are necessary for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide, Chlorophyll, and light
Which of the following types of organisms undergo respiration?
Animal and Plant cells
According to your text, the "ultimate concept in ecology" states that
Everything on Earth is part of one ore more ecosystems
The ability to do work or cause change is known as
Energy
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