Unit 3 & 4

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What is the tragedy of the commons?

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A situation where individual users act independently according to their own self-interest.

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How are our fisheries impacted by the tragedy of the commons?

Back

Overfishing due to lack of regulation

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What was the Green Revolution?

Back

A period of increased agricultural productivity

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What are the benefits of GMOs?

Back

Increased crop yield, Reduced pesticide use, Enhanced nutritional content.

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What are the concerns of GMOs?

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Potential health risks, Environmental impact, Loss of biodiversity.

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Why does junk food cost less than healthy food?

Back

Government subsidies, Cheaper ingredients, Mass production.

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What is sustainability defined as?

Back

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

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Explain the greenhouse effect.

Back

The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere.

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What are some impacts on marine species from ocean warming?

Back

Coral bleaching, Migration of species, Changes in breeding patterns.

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What causes coral bleaching? Options: Increased water temperature, Pollution, Overfishing, All of the above

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Increased water temperature