Euphotic zone Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WASTEWATER TREATMENT BIOLOGY - answer- Aerobic Decomposition - answer-decomposition of organic material in the presence of oxygen Aerobic Decomposition a. end products b. appropriate BOD levels c. how much sludge produced - answer-a. water, CO2, new cell material b. <500 mg/l (dilute ww) c. produces a lot of sludge Anaerobic Decomposition - answer-decomposition in the absence of oxygen and nitrate - primary electron acceptors are sulfate (SO42-), CO2, and organic compounds that...

1. superposition The principle that any given rock layer is probably older than those above it and younger than those below it 2. continental crust Extends from surface of Earth down to 20-30 miles. Continental crust (granite) is less dense then ocean crust (basalt). 3. oceanic crust Extends down from the surface of the Earth to 7 miles. Crust is layered and very uniform. Com- posed of basalt. 4. mantle Contains most of Earth's mass. Composed of iron, magnesium, aluminum, and silicon-o...

Anthropocentric - Answer regarding humans as most significant species; human-centered Tragedy of the Commons - Answer the depletion of shared resources by people acting in individual interest Triple Bottom Line - Answer approach to sustainability that meets environmental, economic, and social goals (business) Inorganic Compounds - Answer compounds that lack carbon and hydrogen atoms Organic Compounds - Answer compounds that contain carbon-based molecules Positive Feedback Loop - A...

AP Environmental Science Exam Review Exam prep questions sections coverage, rated A Anthropocentric - -regarding humans as most significant species; human-centered Tragedy of the Commons - -the depletion of shared resources by people acting in individual interest Triple Bottom Line - -approach to sustainability that meets environmental, economic, and social goals (business) Inorganic Compounds - -compounds that lack carbon and hydrogen atoms Organic Compounds - -compounds that c...

OCS FINAL EXAM if you kill most of the otters in a kelp forest, the entire ecosystem will be affected this called? - CORRECT ANSWER-trophic cascade which trophic level is most abundant in the ocean? - CORRECT ANSWER-primary producers the amount of energy transferred to the next highest trophic level is - CORRECT ANSWER-1. 10% 2. trophic transfer efficiency 3. is reduced through ingestion and metabolism is the term for a nutrient that is present in a low enough concentration to limi...

NR exam 3|85 Questions with Answers 2023 a wave with a wavelength of 200 m is a ___ in a water depth of 50 m - CORRECT ANSWER transitional wave water in a wave moves along with the wave - CORRECT ANSWER false Wind provides the disturbing force for capillary waves. - CORRECT ANSWER true gravity provides the resisting force for most waves - CORRECT ANSWER true the wave __ is highest part of a wave - CORRECT ANSWER crest the ___ is the energy that tries to flatten a wave - CORRE...

These organisms produce oxygen from light energy to carry out photosynthesis at the surface (called the euphotic zone) of the ocean, lake or other body of water.