Ecology Review SB5d,e: Human Impacts

Ecology Review SB5d,e: Human Impacts

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ecology?

Back

Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are renewable resources?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are nonrenewable resources?

Back

Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does deforestation impact ecosystems?

Back

Deforestation leads to habitat loss, decreased biodiversity, and disruption of water cycles, which can result in soil erosion and climate change.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to a warming of the planet.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and genetic diversity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the impact of overfishing?

Back

Overfishing depletes fish populations, disrupts marine ecosystems, and can lead to the collapse of fisheries.

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