Environmental Studies-Chapter 1 Test

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What is soil degradation?

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The deterioration of the soil characteristics needed for plant growth or other ecosystem services.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is an Ecological Footprint?

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The amount of land & water needed to supply an individual or a population with renewable resources and to absorb waste and pollution.

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What is an example of point-source pollution?

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A sewer pipe dumping raw sewage into a stream.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What environmental issue is NOT a result of environmental problems?

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Improved rainfall patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are non-point sources of pollution?

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Sources of pollution that are difficult to pinpoint.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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Define renewable resources.

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, provides resources for food and medicine, and supports ecosystem services.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What are ecosystem services?

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Free natural services provided by healthy ecosystems that support human life and economies.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3