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Env3-2 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis | The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. |
| Respiration | The process by which organisms release energy from food. |
| Decomposition | The breakdown of dead organisms and organic matter. |
| Weathering | The process of breaking down rocks and minerals. |
| Erosion | The process of transporting weathered materials by wind, water, ice, or gravity. |
| Sedimentation | The process of depositing sediment in a new location. |
| Ecosystem | A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. |
| Feedback loop | A process in which the output of a system affects its input. |
| Anthroposphere | The part of the Earth that is influenced by human activities. |