Unit Test-- Intro to Environmental Science

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What is ecocentrism?

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An environmental ethical view that considers all things in the environment, both living and nonliving, as having intrinsic value.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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Define a sustainable resource.

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A natural resource that is used at the same rate that it is replenished.

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What type of ecosystem service is provided by recreational activities like kayaking?

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Cultural ecosystem service.

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In an experiment, what is the independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' refer to?

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A situation where individuals consume a shared resource at the expense of society, leading to depletion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced once depleted.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What are ecosystem services?

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The benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the role of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and the ability to provide ecosystem services.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a common consequence of overfishing?

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Depletion of fish stocks and disruption of marine ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4