Chapter 1 exam review Environmental CP

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What is a renewable natural resource?

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A renewable natural resource is a resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wave energy, solar energy, and wind energy.

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What is the definition of ethics?

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Ethics refers to a set of moral principles or values that guide the behavior of individuals or societies.

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How has resource consumption changed over the last several hundred years?

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Resource consumption has increased dramatically due to population growth and industrialization.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What elements are considered part of the environment?

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The environment includes all living and non-living things, such as forests, people, buildings, and ecosystems.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What characterizes effective scientists?

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Effective scientists are open to new results and willing to change their ideas based on evidence, even if it means rejecting previously accepted concepts.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish quickly, such as crude oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What is biocentrism?

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Biocentrism is an ethical perspective that places intrinsic value on all living beings and their right to exist.

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What is the significance of sustainability?

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Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite and will eventually be depleted.

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What role do humans play in the environment?

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Humans interact with the environment in various ways, impacting ecosystems through activities like agriculture, urban development, and pollution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4