organization. C) Organisms respond to environmental stimuli. D) Organisms take in energy and use it to perform all of life’s activities. E) Organisms reproduce their own kind. 3) What are the two main processes that ecosystems depend upon? nutrient cycling and energy flow 4) Which of the following structures can perform all the activities required for life? cells 5) Relative to prokaryotic cells‚ eukaryotic cells are usually ______. larger and more complex 6) Which domain(s)
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Investigation 2: How and why do microclimates vary between coniferous and deciduous woodland areas in the Bon Nant Valley? Hypothesis 1: There will be a significant difference in air and ground temperature in deciduous and coniferous woodlands in the Bon Nant Valley Null hypothesis: There will be no difference in air and ground temperature in deciduous and coniferous woodlands in the Bon Nant Valley I believe that this hypothesis will be proved correct as coniferous and deciduous woodlands
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down. The result of | |decomposition is that the building blocks required for life can be recycled. | |Decomposers are organisms whose ecological function involves the recycling of nutrients by performing the natural process of decomposition | |as they feed on dead or decaying organisms. They are the primary agents involved in decomposition in the soil. They play an important role | |in the formation of soil organic matter by degrading
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Lecture 13 Nutritional Requirements The Nutrient and Nutrition. Classes of nutrients: carbohydrates‚ fats‚ proteins‚ vitamins‚ water‚ minerals. Function‚ sources and deficiency/toxicity of major vitamins and minerals. The Nutrient and Nutrition Humans are heterotrophs‚ organisms that cannot produce their own food. Heterotrophs must ingest‚ or take in‚ food. At least 95% of the species of organisms on earthall animals‚ all fungi‚ and most protists and bacteriaare heterotrophs
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Surface tension is high because water molecules stick together‚ and have ability to attract molecules of surface in contact. This is important in accumulation of non-polar organic compound on the surface layer‚ which could be used as source of nutrients for microorganisms. With these characteristics of water‚ aquatic systems are more resistant to extreme environmental fluctuations. However‚ such water properties can be modified by the presence of dissolved substances. Aquatic environments are classified
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(4). This is known as a balanced diet. Starchy foods such as bread‚ rice and pasta should make up about a third of the food you eat‚ according to the National Health Sector (NHS). Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of nutrients in our diet (6). Starch is made up of a complex carbohydrate and also glucose in a more complex form (7). This will provide the body with energy to function both mentally and physically (6). Excess of starch however can cause problems. As starchy
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two week cell cycle period of the algae. After it will become an “aquatic compost pile” according to Landscape and Irrigation (2006). Which will sink to the bottom of the pond‚ where it will be used as nutrients for future algae and aquatic weeds. This virtually endless cycle‚ is known as nutrient
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Practice Exam for APEs Chapters 1‚2‚3‚4‚5‚6‚8 &28 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. A person who is primarily interested in the establishment of new wilderness areas would be considered a(n) a. ecologist. b. preservationist. c. restorationist. d. conservationist. ____ 2. Natural capital includes all of the following except a. sunlight. b. air. c. water. d. soil. ____ 3. All of the following illustrate
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activities that will keep you physically fit. Avoid using vehicles as much as you can. If your job requires long hours of sitting‚ take frequent breaks‚ get up often and stretch. Do not let laziness shroud your body and mind. Clean house‚ do gardening‚ go cycling…there are various simple active ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. However‚ your activeness should not end only at physical level. Be active on social front‚ at your workplace‚ around your neighbourhood and wherever possible. Seek active participation
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People can develop back problems in a variety of ways. Three of the most common ways would be herniated disk‚ degenerative disc disease and muscle strain. In order to be sure that you have one of these diseases‚ you should do some research and make an appointment with your doctor because it can cause permeant damage to your body if you do not take action. A herniated disk is a condition‚ which refers to a problem with the rubbery disk between the spinal bones. Symptoms that are associated with this
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