Environmental Science Midterm Review

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What was the first established national park?

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Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, is recognized as the first national park in the world.

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What is Conservation Biology?

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Conservation Biology is a field of science that focuses on the study and preservation of biodiversity, aiming to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems.

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

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Typically, only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next in an energy pyramid.

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What is the difference between a food web and a food chain?

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A food web shows many feeding relationships by combining multiple food chains, while a food chain is a linear sequence of organisms.

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What is the main cause of forest destruction?

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The main cause of forest destruction is the conversion of forests to agricultural land.

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Define ecosystem management.

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Ecosystem management is a holistic approach to managing natural resources that considers ecological, social, and economic factors.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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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, wind energy, and biomass.

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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 in the atmosphere.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads rapidly in a new environment, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.

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