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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
- Deer
- Sunlight (correct)
- Grass
- Bacteria
What is the primary cause of the current increase in global temperatures?
What is the primary cause of the current increase in global temperatures?
- Solar radiation
- Natural climate cycles
- Human activity (correct)
- Volcanic activity
Which of the following best describes the relationship between ecology and environmental science?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between ecology and environmental science?
- Ecology and environmental science are unrelated fields
- Environmental science is a subset of ecology (correct)
- Ecology and environmental science are synonymous terms
- Ecology is a subset of environmental science
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Study Notes
Ecosystem Components
- Abiotic factors in an ecosystem include non-living components such as light, temperature, water, and soil.
Global Temperature Increase
- The primary cause of the current increase in global temperatures is the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide, resulting from human activities.
Ecology and Environmental Science
- Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment, while environmental science is the study of the natural world and the impact of human activity on the environment.
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