Environmental Science Intro 1

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What is a nonbiodegradable material?

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A material that cannot break down naturally in the environment.

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What is the current trend in human populations?

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Human populations are growing too quickly for local resources to support.

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Why is biodiversity important for humans?

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Humans depend on other organisms for food and oxygen.

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What does the law of supply and demand describe?

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The relationship between the availability and the worth of resources.

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What is the Tragedy of the Commons?

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Conflicts associated with sharing resources, leading to resource depletion.

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Define resource depletion.

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The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replenished within a human timescale.

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What is the impact of pollution on resources?

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Pollution can degrade resources, making them unusable or harmful.

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What is the significance of species extinction?

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Species extinction can disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity.