Environmental Science Midterm Review

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What defines a forest?

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A forest is defined as an area that is at least 10% dominated by trees.

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What is a prescribed burn?

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A prescribed burn is a controlled fire set intentionally to clear fire fuel and manage forest health.

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What was the first established national park in the United States?

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Yellowstone National Park was the first established national park.

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What percentage of energy typically moves from one trophic level to the next in an energy pyramid?

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Typically, 10% of energy moves from one trophic level to the next in an energy pyramid.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy and wind.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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