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  1. AP Environmental Science
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The Living World: Ecosystems

Question 1
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Which of the following is a primary factor in determining the type of biome found in an area?

Question 2
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A biome characterized by high temperatures and low precipitation is most likely a:

Question 3
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1 mark

How might a prolonged drought impact the distribution of grasslands and desert biomes?

Question 4
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1 mark

Which of the following is a major reservoir of carbon?

Question 5
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1 mark

Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Question 6
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1 mark

Explain how deforestation impacts the carbon cycle and contributes to global warming.

Question 7
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1 mark

Why is nitrogen important for plant growth?

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Question 8
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1 mark

Which type of bacteria is responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants?

Question 9
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1 mark

Describe the process of eutrophication and explain how excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers contributes to it.

Question 10
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What is the primary source of phosphorus in ecosystems?