Flashcard Review - Human Impact on the Environment

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource? Solar energy, Wind energy, Coal, Hydroelectric power

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Coal

Front

Which concept refers to the depletion of a shared resource by individuals acting in their self-interest?

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Tragedy of the commons

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What is the main cause of ozone depletion?

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CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)

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What does sustainability aim to achieve?

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Meeting present needs without compromising future generations

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What layer of the Earth's atmosphere does the ozone layer primarily exist in? Options: Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere

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Stratosphere

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What is the consequence of ozone depletion?

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Increased UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface

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Which gas is primarily responsible for the accumulation of heat in the Earth's atmosphere? Options: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide, Methane

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the main source of carbon dioxide accumulation in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels

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Consequence of excessive carbon dioxide accumulation: Ozone depletion, Acid rain, Global warming, Decreased greenhouse effect

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Global warming

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How do renewable resources differ from nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot.