Synthesis
What is the main source of energy on Earth?
The Sun
Why is water called a universal solvent?
It is polar, small, and can dissolve some non-polar compounds
What is the definition of conduction?
Energy transfer through contact
What trophic level does a tertiary consumer hold?
4th Trophic level
What is the fastest animal on Earth?
Peregrine Falcon
What is the primary product of photosynthesis?
Glucose
What are the three Reservoirs of the Carbon/Oxygen Cycle?
Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere
What is the main form of energy loss?
Heat
What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?
Producers make their own food (autotroph) and Consumers eat other organisms (heterotroph)
Which ecological pyramid can never be inverted?
Pyramid of energy
How do chemosynthetic organisms obtain energy?
Using Hydrothermal Vents, Using inorganic compound (HS)
What is the main way humans affect the Phosphorus cycle?
Fertilizer/Over-fertilizing
What is the first law of Thermodynamics?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
How much energy is transferred to the next trophic level?
10% of the energy received.
In which biome does Kinuso sit?
Boreal Forest
What is the opposite process to photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Why does matter cycle and energy flow?
Earth is a closed system
Describe the ice albedo feedback loop.
Melting → Lower albedo → More sunlight absorbed
What is the minimum trophic level a carnivore can hold?
3rd Trophic level
What is the proper name of the North Star.
Polaris
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
What are the six methods of flux in the nitrogen cycle?
Lightning, Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrification, Decomposition, Denitrification, Assimilation
What is the most productive ecosystem in the Biosphere?
Algal beds and reefs
What is always at the end of a food chain/web?
Decomposers/Scavengers
At a restaurant, you’ll see deer meat on the menu under what name?
Venison