Environmental Science Final Exam

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What are the effects of loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Inbreeding, Breaks in the food chain, Genetic mutations, All of the above.

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What event in the late 1900's significantly increased food production and improved lives?

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Green revolution.

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What term describes countries with higher average incomes and stronger social support systems?

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Developed countries.

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What is the main difficulty in solving environmental problems according to Garrett Hardin's 'The Tragedy of the Commons'?

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A conflict exists between the short-term interests of individuals and the long-term welfare of society.

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Which biome is the state of Georgia located in?

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Temperate deciduous forest.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is the Green Revolution?

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A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production worldwide, particularly in developing countries.

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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 significance of the Tragedy of the Commons?

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It illustrates the conflict between individual interests and the common good in resource management.

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What are the main characteristics of developed countries?

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Higher average incomes, slower population growth, diverse industrial economies, and stronger social support systems.