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What is thermodynamics?
What is thermodynamics?
- The study of weather patterns
- The study of animal behavior
- The study of energy changes during chemical reactions (correct)
- The study of genetic mutations
According to the 1st Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to energy?
According to the 1st Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to energy?
- Energy decreases in all reactions
- Energy is neither created nor destroyed (correct)
- Energy is destroyed during reactions
- Energy is created spontaneously
What is the main function of energy in ecosystems?
What is the main function of energy in ecosystems?
- To control weather patterns
- To change the laws of physics
- To allow organisms to continue life processes (correct)
- To create new organisms
What is the Law of Entropy in thermodynamics?
What is the Law of Entropy in thermodynamics?
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Which forms of useful energy are common in cells and ecosystems?
Which forms of useful energy are common in cells and ecosystems?
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What does energy enable human societies to do?
What does energy enable human societies to do?
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What is the main focus of thermodynamics?
What is the main focus of thermodynamics?
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Which law of thermodynamics states that energy is neither created nor destroyed?
Which law of thermodynamics states that energy is neither created nor destroyed?
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What happens to the degree of entropy as energy is converted from one form to another?
What happens to the degree of entropy as energy is converted from one form to another?
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Which type of energy is NOT mentioned as useful in human societies?
Which type of energy is NOT mentioned as useful in human societies?
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From a biochemical perspective, what is involved in thermodynamics?
From a biochemical perspective, what is involved in thermodynamics?
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What is the primary purpose of energy in ecosystems?
What is the primary purpose of energy in ecosystems?
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