Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134168296
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 29, Problem 7RQ
Trace the movement of carbon from one of its reservoirs through the biotic community and back to the reservoir. How have human activities altered the carbon cycle, and what are the implications for Earth's future climate?
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3. Feeding levels within ecosystems are also...Ch. 29 - In general, only about ______ percent of the...Ch. 29 - Prob. 5FTB
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6. During the nitrogen cycle, nitrogen gas is...Ch. 29 - Prob. 7FTBCh. 29 - Prob. 1RQCh. 29 -
2. What is a producer? What trophic level does it...Ch. 29 - 3. Define net primary production. Would you...Ch. 29 - Name the first three trophic levels. Among the...Ch. 29 - How do food chains and food webs differ? Which is...Ch. 29 - Define detritivore and decomposer and explain...Ch. 29 -
7. Trace the movement of carbon from one of its...Ch. 29 - Prob. 8RQCh. 29 - Trace a pathway of a phosphorus molecule from a...Ch. 29 -
1. Humans are omnivores who can feed on several...Ch. 29 - Discuss the contribution of human population...
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- How have atmospheric carbon levels changed? Without any fossil fuel consumption, which parts of the cycle have improved their carbon levels in comparison to previous data? Which sections of the cycle have improved from the previous levels you have recorded but still are increasing their carbon levels?arrow_forwardWhat are biotic comments of the carbon cyclearrow_forwardWhich is not a gaseous biogeochemical cycle in ecosystem?arrow_forward
- Describe the flow of energy through the biotic community and include the forms into which solar radiation is converted. How does this flow differ from the manner in which matter is moved through the ecosystem?arrow_forwardIn three to five sentences, describe how the diagram of Earth’s carbon cycle demonstrates the interactions among the biosphere (plants), the lithosphere (ground), the atmosphere (air), and the hydrosphere (water).arrow_forwardOur review of biogeochemical cycles underscores the importance of primaryproduction to ecosystems and biomes, but what controls rates of primary production?arrow_forward
- Which of the greenhouse gases are the most significant contributors to global warming? How do they work?arrow_forwardAltered biogeochemical cycles combined with climate change increase the vulnerability of biodiversity, food security, human health, and water quality to a changing climate. a)How to control human activities to not increase the carbon dioxides level in the atmosphere and nitrogen levels in the biosphere ?arrow_forwardWhat current, ongoing environmental change is likely to affect the entire biosphere?arrow_forward
- What effect does a high carbon level have on the deep ocean? Why might it be important to keep an eye on the deep ocean carbon levels? What could that one number tell you about the cycle as a whole?arrow_forwardHow are biogeochemical cycles interconnectedarrow_forwardHow is the biosphere being impacted by climate changed?arrow_forward
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