APES chapter 1 FLASHCARD

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What is the comparison of fish and meat consumption between developed and developing countries?

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Developing countries consume slightly more meat and fish per capita.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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The land needed to support all of a person's activities.

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What is a challenge in the study of environmental science?

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Lack of baseline data.

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What are the impacts of fracking?

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I. Contamination of groundwater; III. Lower natural gas prices.

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What is an abiotic component in an ecosystem?

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A rock.

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Define 'abiotic factors' in an ecosystem.

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is sustainable development?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.