Environmental Science Nine Weeks Review

Front

What sphere is represented by the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Geosphere

Front

Which biome is characterized by wide-open fields of grass and few trees?

Back

Grasslands

Front

What are the rules and regulations that govern human activities affecting the environment?

Back

Environmental policies

Front

What does it mean when a species is described as extinct?

Back

It means that the species once lived but no longer exists.

Front

Why do non-native plants threaten native plants when introduced to a new habitat?

Back

Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources.

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

Back

Biodiversity

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism?

Back

Habitat

Front

What is the impact of deforestation on the carbon cycle?

Back

Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.