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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the abiotic environment?
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the abiotic environment?
- Soil
- Decomposers (correct)
- Air
- Water
What is the primary form in which energy is returned to the atmosphere?
What is the primary form in which energy is returned to the atmosphere?
- Chemical energy
- Light
- Kinetic energy
- Heat (correct)
Which of the following best describes the social environment?
Which of the following best describes the social environment?
- Air, water, and soil composition
- Traditions, ethics, and culture (correct)
- Producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Temperature, wind, and water availability
What is the MOST significant impact of acid rain on terrestrial ecosystems?
What is the MOST significant impact of acid rain on terrestrial ecosystems?
What is the primary factor contributing to the recent surge in population growth?
What is the primary factor contributing to the recent surge in population growth?
Which sequence accurately represents waste management's '4 Rs'?
Which sequence accurately represents waste management's '4 Rs'?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer, crucial for shielding life from harmful UV radiation?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer, crucial for shielding life from harmful UV radiation?
Besides carbon dioxide, what are two other significant greenhouse gasses?
Besides carbon dioxide, what are two other significant greenhouse gasses?
The interconnectedness of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere is primarily demonstrated through which biogeochemical cycle?
The interconnectedness of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere is primarily demonstrated through which biogeochemical cycle?
Imagine a newly discovered extremophile bacteria thriving in a deep-sea hydrothermal vent, utilizing chemosynthesis for energy. Which 'sphere' would this organism primarily NOT interact with, either directly or indirectly?
Imagine a newly discovered extremophile bacteria thriving in a deep-sea hydrothermal vent, utilizing chemosynthesis for energy. Which 'sphere' would this organism primarily NOT interact with, either directly or indirectly?
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Abiotic Environment
Abiotic Environment
Includes non-living components such as air, water, and soil.
Ozone Layer
Ozone Layer
Layer in the stratosphere that protects Earth from UV rays.
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Gases
Gases like CO2, NO2, and methane that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Acid Rain
Acid Rain
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Photochemical Reaction
Photochemical Reaction
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Solar Flux
Solar Flux
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Chloro Fluoro Carbon (CFC)
Chloro Fluoro Carbon (CFC)
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Carbon Cycle
Carbon Cycle
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Hydrosphere
Hydrosphere
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Study Notes
Abiotic Environment
- Components include air, water, and soil
- Chief source of energy is the sun
- Energy returns to the atmosphere as heat
Energy and Environments
- Hydrosphere: An example of a sphere consisting of water
- Biosphere: A sphere consisting of air, water, and soil
- Ozone formation is a photochemical reaction
Types of Environments
- Social environment encompasses traditions, ethics, and culture
- Physical environment considers abiotic factors like the physical world
- Physical, man-made, and social classifications of environments
Other Environmental Concepts
- The term "environment" refers to the surrounding area
- Major causes of population growth increase
- Acid rain impacts soil, causing acidification and loss of crops, leading to a decrease in mortality rates
- Recycling waste, specifically metals, plastics, and sands, reduces and reuses materials
- The 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) promote public awareness and environmental conservation
Components of Environment (Additional)
- Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere are interconnected
- Biosphere encompasses all living organisms and their interactions with the environment
- Destruction of the ozone layer is a key environmental concern
- Solar radiation, also known as solar flux, measures the amount of solar energy received
- Acid rain comprises sulfuric acid, impacting the environment
- Dumping waste into seas causes a significant environmental problem
- Biogas production utilizes waste for energy recovery
- The abiotic components of ecosystems include humus, temperature, and wind
- The atmosphere's height extends to 800km
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Explore abiotic components like air, water, and soil, with the sun as the primary energy source. Learn about the hydrosphere, biosphere, ozone formation, and classifications of environments. Understand the impact of acid rain and the importance of recycling and the 4Rs.
