The process by which energy is derived from solar radiation that is used by certain organisms to form organic matter is called ________

A) photosynthesis
B) chemosynthesis
C) upwelling
D) visible light
E) biomass


A

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A) putting a hydroxyl group on the a-carbon B) putting a hydroxyl group on the b-carbon C) putting hydroxyl groups on both the a- and b-carbons D) putting a hydroxyl group on either the a- or b-carbon, depending on the identity of the original fatty acid

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What is the name of the theory which suggests that the environment has direct rights and qualifies for moral personhood?

A. environmental justice B. comprehensive environmental response C. resource exploitation D. ecocentrism

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The cP air masses pictured here originate

A. over water and bring warm air during the summer. B. over land masses and bring warm air during the summer. C. over land masses and bring cold air during the winter. D. over water and bring cold air during the winter.

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The idealized sequence of slope retreat, according to Davis, would result in ________

A) diminishing slope angles B) parallel retreat of slopes C) stream piracy D) plate tectonics E) parallel valleys

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