intro to cj | exam two review

What is photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.

What are the main components of photosynthesis?

The main components of photosynthesis are sunlight, chlorophyll, water, carbon dioxide, and glucose.

Where does photosynthesis occur?

Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of plants, specifically in the chloroplasts.

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, crucial for photosynthesis.

What is cellular respiration?

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

What are the stages of cellular respiration?

The stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

What is ATP?

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of cells that stores and transfers energy.

What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, producing ATP.

What is the water cycle?

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the earth's surface and the atmosphere.

What are the stages of the water cycle?

The stages of the water cycle include evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

What is evaporation?

Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into vapor due to heat.

What is condensation?

Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid form.

What is precipitation?

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

What are the different types of ecosystems?

Different types of ecosystems include forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, and aquatic ecosystems.

What is biodiversity?

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole.

What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

What are producers in an ecosystem?

Producers are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

What are consumers in an ecosystem?

Consumers are organisms that depend on other organisms for food, such as animals.

What is a food chain?

A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

What is a food web?

A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

What is photosynthetic efficiency?

Photosynthetic efficiency is the measure of how effectively light energy is converted into chemical energy.

What is deforestation?

Deforestation is the clearing of forested land, often leading to environmental degradation.

What is climate change?

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions.

What is greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

What are renewable energy sources?

Renewable energy sources are energy sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

What is sustainable development?

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

What is ecological succession?

Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.

What is an invasive species?

An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads widely and disrupts local ecosystems.

What is ecological footprint?

An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual, community, or activity in terms of land and water resources.

What is conservation?

Conservation is the management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.

What is pollination?

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, enabling fertilization.