Environmental Science Fall Final Review

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What is the climate period humans have lived in for the past 10,000 years?

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Interglacial (thawing) climate.

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What process reduces the volume of trash by up to 90% but can contribute to air pollution?

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Burning.

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What is the trend of climate change over the past 200 years?

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Accelerating.

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What process allows the conversion of ocean water into drinkable freshwater?

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Desalination.

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Is Geothermal Power a Renewable or Nonrenewable Energy Resource?

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Renewable.

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What is the primary cause of the current climate change?

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Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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What are the main greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.