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What is the primary mechanism by which heat is transferred through direct contact between molecules?
What is the primary mechanism by which heat is transferred through direct contact between molecules?
- Convection
- Radiation
- Conduction (correct)
- Evaporation
Which process involves the movement of cold, nutrient-rich water from the ocean depths to the surface?
Which process involves the movement of cold, nutrient-rich water from the ocean depths to the surface?
- Upwelling (correct)
- Downwelling
- Thermohaline circulation
- Surface current
What term describes the continuous movement of water through various states in the environment?
What term describes the continuous movement of water through various states in the environment?
- Condensation cycle
- Hydration
- Transpiration
- Water Cycle (correct)
What is the phenomenon called when water vapor changes directly into solid ice, bypassing the liquid state?
What is the phenomenon called when water vapor changes directly into solid ice, bypassing the liquid state?
Gulf Stream is classified as what type of ocean current?
Gulf Stream is classified as what type of ocean current?
What defines a producer in an ecosystem?
What defines a producer in an ecosystem?
Which organelles are responsible for photosynthesis?
Which organelles are responsible for photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Which of the following accurately describes a food chain?
Which of the following accurately describes a food chain?
In cellular respiration, the energy produced is stored in what form?
In cellular respiration, the energy produced is stored in what form?
What is the smallest unit of an element?
What is the smallest unit of an element?
Which of the following processes transforms reactants into products?
Which of the following processes transforms reactants into products?
What term describes a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area?
What term describes a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area?
What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?
What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?
How does competition affect organisms in an ecosystem?
How does competition affect organisms in an ecosystem?
Which type of symbiosis involves one species benefiting at the expense of another?
Which type of symbiosis involves one species benefiting at the expense of another?
What characterizes high-pressure areas in meteorology?
What characterizes high-pressure areas in meteorology?
What is the Coriolis effect?
What is the Coriolis effect?
Which of the following describes thermal expansion?
Which of the following describes thermal expansion?
What aspect characterized the doldrums in meteorology?
What aspect characterized the doldrums in meteorology?
What defines an herbivore?
What defines an herbivore?
What best defines culture in a societal context?
What best defines culture in a societal context?
How does migration influence cultural diffusion?
How does migration influence cultural diffusion?
What is the primary purpose of a government?
What is the primary purpose of a government?
Which term correctly describes the intersection of various social identities and their impact on individuals?
Which term correctly describes the intersection of various social identities and their impact on individuals?
What does latitude measure in geographical terms?
What does latitude measure in geographical terms?
Which region is located at the coordinates 30ºN, 150ºW?
Which region is located at the coordinates 30ºN, 150ºW?
What was a significant impact of Islam on North and West Africa?
What was a significant impact of Islam on North and West Africa?
Which of the following best describes the primary challenge faced by Africa during colonization?
Which of the following best describes the primary challenge faced by Africa during colonization?
During which era was the empire in Ghana primarily established?
During which era was the empire in Ghana primarily established?
What was one of the main reasons Europeans sought to explore Africa?
What was one of the main reasons Europeans sought to explore Africa?
How did ancient Egyptians primarily express their beliefs and achievements?
How did ancient Egyptians primarily express their beliefs and achievements?
What does a thematic map represent?
What does a thematic map represent?
What challenge has been a common issue for African nations since gaining independence?
What challenge has been a common issue for African nations since gaining independence?
Flashcards
What is matter?
What is matter?
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
What is energy?
What is energy?
The ability to do work or cause change.
What is a producer?
What is a producer?
Organisms that create their own food, usually through photosynthesis.
What is a consumer?
What is a consumer?
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What are decomposers?
What are decomposers?
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What is an atom?
What is an atom?
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What is a molecule?
What is a molecule?
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What is a cell?
What is a cell?
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Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
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Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
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Limiting Factors
Limiting Factors
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Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
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Predator
Predator
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Prey
Prey
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Symbiosis
Symbiosis
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Mutualism
Mutualism
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Conduction
Conduction
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Convection
Convection
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Surface Currents
Surface Currents
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Salinity
Salinity
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Identity
Identity
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Identifiers
Identifiers
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Intersectionality
Intersectionality
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Geography
Geography
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Social Structure
Social Structure
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History
History
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Nation
Nation
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Colonialism
Colonialism
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Migration
Migration
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Trade
Trade
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Globalization
Globalization
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Conflict
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Study Notes
Matter and Energy
- Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
- Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.
Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
- Producers create their own food, often through photosynthesis (e.g., plants).
- Consumers obtain energy by consuming producers or other consumers (e.g., animals).
- Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients.
Atoms, Molecules, and Cells
- Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of elements, comprised of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Molecules form when atoms bond together.
- Cells are the basic units of life, capable of performing all life functions.
Carbon-Based Molecules
- Carbohydrates are energy sources.
- Proteins build and repair tissues.
- Lipids (fats) store energy and form cell membranes.
Chemical Reactions
- Reactants are substances that participate in a chemical reaction.
- Products are the substances created by a chemical reaction.
- Chemical reactions transform reactants into products.
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose) in plant cells.
- Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis happens in plant cells.
- Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to produce ATP (energy) in mitochondria.
Food Chains and Food Webs
- Food chains show the linear flow of energy through an ecosystem.
- Food webs illustrate interconnected food chains within an ecosystem.
- Energy pyramids show the energy at each trophic level in an ecosystem.
Ecosystems
- Ecosystems are communities of organisms interacting with their physical environment.
- Biotic factors are living components (e.g., plants, animals).
- Abiotic factors are non-living components (e.g., temperature, water).
Ecology Concepts
- Species: A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
- Populations: A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area.
- Communities: A group of different species living together in the same area.
- Ecosystems: All communities, abiotic components, and their interactions in an area.
- Limiting factors: Environmental factors that restrict population growth.
- Carrying capacity: The maximum population size an area can support.
Symbiotic Relationships
- Mutualism: Both species benefit (e.g., bees and flowers).
- Commensalism: One species benefits, the other is unaffected (e.g., barnacles on a whale).
- Parasitism: One species benefits, the other is harmed (e.g., ticks on a dog).
- Competition: A struggle for resources (e.g., food, water, space).
Meteorology and Atmospheric Terms
- Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
- Air Pressure: The force exerted by the weight of the air.
- High Pressure: Associated with clear dry weather.
- Low Pressure: Associated with cloudy rainy weather.
- Density: The mass per unit volume of a substance.
- Thermal Expansion: Increase in volume associated with heating a substance.
- Thermal Contraction: Decrease in volume associated with cooling a substance.
- Coriolis effect: The deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation.
- Breeze types: Sea breeze, land breeze, etc.
- Atmospheric currents: Polar easterlies, westerlies, trade winds.
Surface Currents and Water Cycle
- Surface currents: Ocean currents driven by wind occurring at or near the surface.
- Thermohaline currents: Deep ocean currents influenced by temperature and salinity.
- Gulf stream: A warm ocean current.
- Upwelling: Upward movement of cold water from the ocean depths.
- Water cycle: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, groundwater, transpiration.
- Salinity: Concentration of dissolved salts in water.
- Dew point: Temperature at which water vapor condenses.
- Precipitation: Water falling from the atmosphere (rain, snow, etc.).
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Explore the foundational concepts of matter and energy, including the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems. Learn about atoms, molecules, and cells, as well as the significance of carbon-based molecules in biological systems. Test your understanding of chemical reactions and their processes.
