SOL Remediation Form A (Earth & Space Systems)

Front

What type of energy distribution causes the movement of macaroni in boiling water?

Back

Convection

Front

What term describes the excessive use or consumption of resources beyond basic needs, leading to environmental degradation?

Back

Overconsumption

Front

How old is our solar system?

Back

4.6 billion years

Front

What is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What are natural resources that are finite and cannot be replaced within a short timeframe?

Back

Non-Renewable Resources

Front

What is the process called where heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

Back

Global Warming

Front

What is the primary gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What do we call resources that can be replenished naturally over short periods?

Back

Renewable Resources

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat?

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Biodiversity