Biologi

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    What is the pH scale?

    Measures acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

    What pH range indicates acidity?

    pH 1-6 signifies acidic conditions.

    What pH value is considered neutral?

    pH 7 is neutral.

    What pH range indicates alkalinity?

    pH 9-14 signifies basic conditions.

    What are ecosystem services?

    Benefits provided by nature without cost.

    What are provisioning services?

    Includes food, water, and raw materials.

    What are regulating services?

    Maintain ecosystem balance, like water purification.

    What are cultural services?

    Enhance well-being through recreation and aesthetics.

    What are supporting services?

    Necessary for other ecosystem services to function.

    How does deforestation affect ecosystems?

    Reduces biodiversity and disrupts ecological balance.

    What causes acidification?

    Emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides lead to acid rain.

    What are the consequences of acidification?

    Harms aquatic life and reduces biodiversity.

    What is biological diversity?

    Variety of life forms within a given ecosystem.

    Why is biological diversity important?

    Supports ecosystem functionality and resilience.

    What are environmental toxins?

    Harmful substances that persist in nature.

    What is the greenhouse effect?

    Traps heat in the atmosphere due to greenhouse gases.

    What are the consequences of the greenhouse effect?

    Leads to global warming and climate change.

    What is ozone?

    A molecule that protects against UV radiation.

    What happens without ozone?

    Increased UV exposure harms living organisms.