Unit 1- Introduction to Environmental Science

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What type of environmental ethics emphasizes human interests?

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Anthropocentric

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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Coal

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What term describes resources that can regrow over time?

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Renewable

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of environmental science? A) Biodiversity B) Pollution C) How much greenhouse gas is produced D) Climate change

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C) How much greenhouse gas is produced

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What is the projected global population in 2050?

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10 billion

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What is the primary focus of environmental science?

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The study of interactions between the environment and living organisms.

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Define 'sustainable development'.

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once depleted.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy.

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What does 'biodiversity' refer to?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.