Ecology Flashcards
1
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What is an extremophile
A
It is an organism that lives in an extreme environment
2
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What is a structural adaptation
A
Features that relate to structures- shape, colour…
3
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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle
A
It removes carbon from the atmosphere. This carbon in the plant is then eaten and passed through the food chain
4
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What is the role of respiration in the carbon cycle
A
Living organisms respire water, as well as carbon, back into the atmosphere.
5
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What is the role of combustion in the carbon cycle
A
When fossil fuels are burnt, carbon dioxide is produced, so we release some of that carbon back into the atmosphere.
