Unit 8: Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Question 1

Movement of nitrogen waste from living things into bacteria, making it usable again.

Answer 1

Nitrogen Cycle

Question 2

Recycling of carbon from plant to animal and back again. May involve the ocean, burning fossil fuels.

Answer 2

Carbon Cycle

Question 3

Certain gases absorb heat energy better than others. Ex: CO2, Methane.

Answer 3

Greenhouse Effect

Question 4

Measurement of how much light (and therefore heat energy) is reflected by a material.

Answer 4

Albedo

Question 5

Resource that limits the population growth of a species.

Answer 5

Limiting Factor

Question 6

Ground-level ozone that causes respiratory issues.

Answer 6

Smog