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Which organisms form the base of the food chain by converting solar energy into chemical energy?
Which organisms form the base of the food chain by converting solar energy into chemical energy?
- Primary Consumers
- Decomposers
- Producers (correct)
- Tertiary Consumers
What is the role of secondary consumers in the food chain?
What is the role of secondary consumers in the food chain?
- They are higher-level carnivores that eat primary consumers. (correct)
- They are herbivores that eat producers.
- They break down dead organic matter.
- They form the base of the food chain.
What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?
What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?
- 50%
- 10% (correct)
- 1%
- 90%
Which level of biological organization refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area?
Which level of biological organization refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area?
What characterizes a biome in the levels of biological organization?
What characterizes a biome in the levels of biological organization?
Which of the following organisms are considered photoautotrophs?
Which of the following organisms are considered photoautotrophs?
In the context of ecosystems, what is the definition of decomposers?
In the context of ecosystems, what is the definition of decomposers?
What is the global sum of all ecosystems called?
What is the global sum of all ecosystems called?
What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
What percentage of the atmosphere is composed of oxygen?
What percentage of the atmosphere is composed of oxygen?
Which of the following is a significant greenhouse gas?
Which of the following is a significant greenhouse gas?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common air pollutant?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common air pollutant?
What health issues can result from poor air quality?
What health issues can result from poor air quality?
What is the thermosphere best known for?
What is the thermosphere best known for?
What organization is involved in setting air quality standards?
What organization is involved in setting air quality standards?
What is the main purpose of coagulation in water treatment?
What is the main purpose of coagulation in water treatment?
Which stage of water treatment involves the removal of heavier flocs?
Which stage of water treatment involves the removal of heavier flocs?
What is the purpose of disinfection in water treatment?
What is the purpose of disinfection in water treatment?
Which of the following processes is NOT typically part of drinking water treatment?
Which of the following processes is NOT typically part of drinking water treatment?
What additional step may be taken in some areas to promote dental health during water treatment?
What additional step may be taken in some areas to promote dental health during water treatment?
Which type of water treatment focuses on processing used water from households and industries?
Which type of water treatment focuses on processing used water from households and industries?
Which of the following best describes the role of filtration in the water treatment process?
Which of the following best describes the role of filtration in the water treatment process?
Why might pH adjustment be necessary in water treatment?
Why might pH adjustment be necessary in water treatment?
What is the primary component of the lithosphere?
What is the primary component of the lithosphere?
Which step is NOT part of the phosphorus cycle?
Which step is NOT part of the phosphorus cycle?
Which of these processes directly releases oxygen back into the atmosphere?
Which of these processes directly releases oxygen back into the atmosphere?
How is elemental sulfur utilized by plants?
How is elemental sulfur utilized by plants?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of hydrogen sulfide in the sulfur cycle?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of hydrogen sulfide in the sulfur cycle?
What does water demand encompass?
What does water demand encompass?
What is primarily released during the decomposition of organic compounds in the sulfur cycle?
What is primarily released during the decomposition of organic compounds in the sulfur cycle?
Which process reduces sulfates to hydrogen sulfide?
Which process reduces sulfates to hydrogen sulfide?
What are the primary gases that contribute to global warming?
What are the primary gases that contribute to global warming?
What effect do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have on the environment?
What effect do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have on the environment?
Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?
Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?
What is the primary health concern associated with particulate matter (PM)?
What is the primary health concern associated with particulate matter (PM)?
Which of the following pollutants is primarily produced from fossil fuel combustion?
Which of the following pollutants is primarily produced from fossil fuel combustion?
Which feedback mechanism is related to increased heat and air quality?
Which feedback mechanism is related to increased heat and air quality?
What type of air pollutant do nitrogen oxides (NOx) primarily contribute to forming?
What type of air pollutant do nitrogen oxides (NOx) primarily contribute to forming?
What is a common human-made source of air pollution related to agriculture?
What is a common human-made source of air pollution related to agriculture?
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