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Ecology Flashcards

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The term used to describe the exchange of carbon (in various forms, e.g., as carbon dioxide) between the atmosphere, ocean, terrestrial biosphere, and geological deposits.

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Carbon cycle

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What is the correct term for plants releasing water from their leaves, which then evaporates?

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Transpiration

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The technique used for collecting bottom-dwelling marine organisms (e.g., shellfish) or harvesting coral, often causing significant destruction of reef and ocean-floor ecosystems.

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Dredging

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4
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The illegal killing of animals or fish, a great concern with respect to endangered or threatened species.

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POACHING

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It occurs in neritic zones of warm, tropical water, dominated by cnidarians, very productive and protects land from storms.

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Coral reefs

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Occurs in benthic zone; diverse, unusual organisms; energy comes not from light but from chemicals released from the magma

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Deep-sea vent

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A terrestrial biome that is usually vertical stratification with trees in canopy blocking light to bottom stratA.

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Tropical forest

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It occurs when water channels and reservoirs become clotted with silt and mud, a side effect of deforestation and soil erosion.

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Siltation

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A science that deals with applying ecological concepts and principles to the design, development and management of agricultural environment

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Agroecology

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The effect of biota on global chemistry, and the cycles of matter and energy that transport the earths chemical components in time and space

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Biogeochemistry

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11
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The increase of concentration of a substance

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Biological magnification

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This deals with the ecological role of biological chemicals used in a wide range of areas including defense against predators and attraction of mates.

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Chemical ecology

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13
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Why are ecosystems with high biodiversity more stable than those with few species?

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They recover from negative events more quickly.

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14
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What combine with atmospheric moisture to create acid precipitation?

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sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

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What is the organism, usually an animal, that feeds on plants or other animals

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CONSUMER

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This of the following refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Conservation

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17
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A group of organisms interrelated by the fact that each member of the group feeds upon the one below it

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FOOD CHAIN

18
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What gas is released during photosynthesis?

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OXYGEN

19
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A biological interaction between individuals of two different species, where each individual derives a fitness benefit.

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MUTUALISM

20
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Uses energy from the sun or energy stored in chemical compounds to produce energy

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Autotrophs

21
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The Department of lnterior and Local Government (DILG) responsibilities includes

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Provision of transportation, security and fire protection amenities

22
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Plant or animal species whose presence, abundance, and health reveal the general condition of its habitat.

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Bio-indicators

23
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The total weight or volume of living matter in a given area or volume.

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BIOMASS

24
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The chemicals which cause plants to lose their leaves artificially; often used in agricultural practices for weed control, and may have detrimental impacts on human and ecosystem health.

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Defoliants

25
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Which of the following best illustrates Environmental Monitoring Fund (EMF)?

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Shall be immediately accessible and easily disbursable

26
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The entities who may be directly and significantly affected by the project or undertaking.

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Stakeholders

27
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The coastlines in the tropical and subtropical regions fringed with a strip of swampland which is inundated every high tide with marine and brackish waters.

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Marine wetlands

28
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Type of animal territory in which males of a certain species gather to demonstrate their prowess before or during mating season

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LEK

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The body of liquid on the surface of the Earth; it is considered a lake when it is not part of an ocean, is inland, and is fed by a river.

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LAKE

30
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Occurs when an animal has a particular internal state while it is in the presence of an external stimulation called a releaser

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Instinctive behavior

31
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A reversible chemical reaction when ions with the same charge can be switched. This can be used in purification of a substance.

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Ion exchange

32
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This Order shall take effect 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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Effectivity

33
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What part of earth is thought to be composed of iron and nickel?

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CORE

34
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How is biogas produced?

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Conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester

35
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Document issued by the DENR/EMB after a positive review of an ECC application, certifying that based on the representations of the proponent, the proposed project or undertaking will not cause significant negative environmental impact.

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Environmental compliance certificate

36
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National greening program

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EO 26

37
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Student and Government employees are required to plant at least.

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10 PLANTS

38
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The duty of nursery establishment and production of planting materials for National greening program(NGP)

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DENR

39
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Target number of trees to plant for NGP

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1.5 billion

40
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Any natural or juridical person intending to implement a project or undertaking.

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Proponent

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