Foundations of Environmental Science

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What is the unit used to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air?

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Parts per million (ppm)

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In a steady state system, what is the net flux?

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Zero

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How can carbon dioxide concentrations be measured from ice cores?

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By analyzing trapped air bubbles.

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What has been the trend in global temperatures over the past 130 years?

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They have increased significantly.

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What activities are included in environmental science?

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Clearing land for agriculture, fishing the oceans for food, mining the land for minerals and fuels - All of the above.

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Define environmental science.

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The study of interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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Name a major greenhouse gas other than carbon dioxide.

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Methane (CH4).

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What is the significance of ice core samples in climate studies?

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They provide historical data on atmospheric composition and temperature.

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Explain the concept of ecological footprint.

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A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of natural capital used.

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