Environmental Science Flashcard Part 1

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What is the defining characteristic of a desert biome?

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Low rainfall.

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Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the use of pesticides?

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Environmental Protection Agency.

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What is a major cause of ecosystem degradation and loss of biodiversity in emerging nations?

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Development.

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Why do brown beetles survive better than green beetles on dead trees?

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Brown beetles are less visible, so birds do not see them.

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What irrigation method conserves the most water?

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Trickle irrigation.

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Define 'biodiversity'.

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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To protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations.

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Explain the concept of 'ecosystem services'.

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The benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, such as clean water, pollination, and climate regulation.

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What is 'sustainable development'?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Define 'biome'.

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.