Enviro Science Final Exam Review

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What is environmental ethics?

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Application of ethical standards to the relationship between humans and the environment.

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What advances have led to longer lifespans and remarkable population growth?

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Advances in agriculture and industry.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Differences in DNA among individuals within a species or population.

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What is species diversity?

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Number or variety of species within a particular area.

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What is life expectancy?

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Average number of years a person is expected to live.

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What is 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 an ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is sustainability?

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

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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