9.1 Vocab and Concept Flashcard

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Term 'Anthropocene' refers to:

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A geological epoch marked by human impact.

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What is 'Automation'?

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Operation by machinery instead of human labor.

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Biodiversity describes:

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The variety of life forms on Earth.

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Main characteristic of 'Civil Disobedience'?

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Nonviolent refusal to comply with government laws

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Climate Change refers to:

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Global and regional climate pattern changes.

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Primary cause of deforestation?

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Removal of forests or trees from land.

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Economic Liberalization involves:

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Reducing government control to enhance private market roles.

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Gentrification?

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Renovating buildings in deteriorating neighborhoods.

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Changes in these photos likely altered natural ecosystems.

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Altered the makeup of natural ecosystems.

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Animals overeating the land

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Overgrazing