Ecosystems and Energy

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Which of the following best defines ecology?

The preservation of the environment through the use of renewable resources

The study of matter and its transformation in ecosystems

The responsible use of resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs

The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment (correct)

What is the significance of sustainability?

Promotes social equity, safeguards natural resources, ensures energy efficiency

Preserves the environment, ensures long-term economic stability, promotes social equity (correct)

Ensures long-term economic stability, promotes social equity, safeguards natural resources

Preserves the environment, promotes social equity, ensures energy efficiency

What are biogeochemical cycles?

The flow of energy in ecosystems

Pollution and contamination of ecosystems

The role of matter in ecosystems

Processes that recycle elements between living organisms and their environment (correct)

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

Renewable energy can be replenished, while non-renewable energy cannot Signup and view all the answers

What is energy efficiency?

The ratio of useful energy output to the total energy input Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major component of an ecosystem?

Energy flow Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major types of living things in an ecosystem?

Eukaryotes and prokaryotes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an abiotic component?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of abiotic components in an ecosystem?

Support biotic components Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

A system consisting of biotic and abiotic components Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following best defines ecology?

What is the significance of sustainability?

What are biogeochemical cycles?

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

What is energy efficiency?

Which of the following is NOT a major component of an ecosystem?

What are the two major types of living things in an ecosystem?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an abiotic component?

What is the main function of abiotic components in an ecosystem?

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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