Environmental Science Midterm

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What is the goal of maximum sustainable yield (MSY)?

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Harvest resources without compromising future harvests.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Why is age structure of a population important?

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It determines the proportion of individuals at different ages.

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What happens to a population with a balanced number of young and old individuals?

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It will remain stable.

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What does ecocentrism value?

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The ecosystem as a whole, including living and non-living components.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Which layer of soil is typically richest in organic matter?

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O horizon.

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Define carrying capacity.

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Explain the concept of ecological footprint.

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A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of natural capital used.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the significance of the O horizon in soil?

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It is the top layer of soil, rich in organic material and nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1