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- later, other organisms (orgs) evolved that consumed the autotrophs (getting
their chemical E from them), called heterotrophs (obtain E from others)
BUT
ALL life on Earth depends on autotrophs (Plants and algae) being able to
convert solar E to stored chemical E in the form of glucose
Photosynthesis:
Photo:light
Synthesis: putting together to make larger, more complex substances
Def:
Process by which green plants and cholophyll containing protists put
together CO2 and H2O to from carbohydrates and oxygen
ATP CR--6CO2(g)+6H2O(l)leaves6O2(g)+C6H12O6(s)
mitochondria sunlight + chlorophyll
Types of Systems:
System: objects, orgs, processes or things that have some relationships or influence on
one another
3 types:
1. Open systems:
a. A system that exchanges energy and matter with its surroundings
eg. Human Body
2. Closed System
a. A system which exchanges energy with its surroundings, but not matter
Eg. Greenhouse
3. Isolated System:
a. A system in which matter and energy are NOT exchanged with the
surroundings
- rare, have to b done in labs
-eg. Perfectly insulated closed thermos
Exchange of matter and energy are controlled by the Law of Conservation of Mass, and
the Laws of Thermodynamics
Planet Earth is a closed system
- takes in energy from the Sun
- no matter exchanged between Earth and space surrounding it
on Earth PS and CR are in balance
they create an enviro on Earth and are sustained by this enviro (with the addition of
solar E)
Chapter 3: Weather
Weather:
Short term changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, humidity, clouds, storms and air
pressure
Climate:
Long-term general weather trends in certain geographical area.
Needs at least a decades weather data to describe an areas climate.