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What insight can we glean from an understanding of the IPAT formula?

What is the meaning of this chemical formula?  C6H12O6 + 6O2  6CO2 + 12H2O + energy

A factor that will exert a greater effect to limit population growth as the population increases in density is called ___.

Approximately what percentage of biomass energy will be passed on (or up) to the next trophic level in a typical food chain?

The measure of the degree of disorder of a system is called ___.  

Multiple Choice  Choose the single best answer (1 point each).

Compare & Contrast    Compare and contrast the following terms, giving the definition of each (2 pts each).

What process did the massive 1988 forest fires in Yellowstone National Park set into motion?

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 is a general equation describing ___.

Which of the following biogeochemical cycles would be most impacted by a switch to wind and solar energy?