Our Island, Earth

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Why is environmental science important?

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It helps us conserve resources and protect ecosystems.

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What affects our ecological footprint?

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The number of people on Earth and how much we consume.

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Did the Industrial Revolution mark a shift to an urban society powered by renewable resources?

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False, it was powered by non-renewable resources.

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What is the difference between environmental science and environmentalism?

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Environmental science studies the environment, while environmentalism is a social movement.

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What do environmental scientists study?

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How the natural world works and how humans and the environment affect each other.

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Define ecological footprint.

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

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What is sustainability?

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The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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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 greenhouse effect?

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