NCSU ES 100 Midterm Exam 1 Questions And All Correct Answers.

the law of conservation of matter tells us that matter - Answer can change form and be used repeatedly the distinction between and inorganic compound and and organic compound is that organic compounds contain - Answer carbon the first law of thermodynamics and the law of conservation of matter are similar in that - Answer under normal circumstances both energy and matter can change form but are not created or destroyed the second law of thermodynamics states that as energy moves through different forms and systems it gradually - Answer dissipates and becomes unavailable environmental science is - Answer a true science because it uses all components of the scientific method and a systematic study of our environment and our proper place in it photosynthesis produces sugars from - Answer water carbon dioxide and solar energy the process of cellular respiration - Answer releases energy for metabolism from chemical bonds of molecules such as glucose although there are exceptions, a species includes all organisms that are similar enough to - Answer produce fertile offspring in nature dentrivores, scavengers and decomposers are all similar in that they - Answer consume nonliving organic matter nitrogen is an essential component of - Answer amino acids and proteins