Chapter 4 & 12 Flashcard

Front

Which is the best definition of an ecosystem?

Back

community of all the living things in the area

Front

The sea lamprey, asian carp, & zebra mussel are part of which of these Great Lakes ecosystem problems?

Back

invasive species

Front

What is the main difference between point-source and non-point source pollution?

Back

where the pollution comes from

Front

The Great Lakes make up the smallest freshwater system in the world?

Back

False

Front

Non-point source pollution is more difficult to control than point source pollution because:

Back

It comes from multiple, spread-out sources

Front

Which group DOES NOT use the Amazon in the most sustainable way possible? Options: Environmental Groups, Native Amazonians, Rubber Tappers, Loggers

Back

Loggers

Front

Which of these do environmental groups in the Amazon rainforest MOST want to protect? Ecotourism, Urbanization, Biodiversity, Wetlands

Back

Biodiversity

Front

Which of the following would groups who want sustainable development in the Amazon Rainforest most likely support?
- the clearing of rainforest to create farms and ranches
- the harvesting of rainforest trees to create more jobs
- the use of rainforest resources without destroying them
- the building of more roads into the rainforest

Back

the use of rainforest resources without destroying them

Front

The main cause of land use conflict amongst groups of the Amazon Rainforest is how best to use the rainforest and its resources.

Back

True