Ch 1 Test Review - Honors Enviro SY24

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What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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A testable idea or explanation that can be investigated through experimentation.

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When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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In the 1700's.

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What is environmental science?

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The study of our planet's natural systems and how humans and the environment affect one another.

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What does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?

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The amount of resources that an individual or group of people are responsible for using.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A natural resource that forms much more slowly than we use it.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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

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Define 'sustainability' in environmental science.

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The ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is the significance of the scientific method?

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It provides a systematic approach to inquiry and experimentation to understand natural phenomena.

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What is an ecological impact?

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The effect that a person, community, or activity has on the environment.

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What is the role of observations in the scientific method?

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Observations are used to gather data and evidence that inform hypotheses and conclusions.