Environmental Science S1-2024 Review

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What is the most expensive type of environmental policy due to significant governmental enforcement?

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Regulations.

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What type of symbiotic relationship benefits both species involved?

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Mutualism.

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Where can the majority of water on planet Earth be found?

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In oceans.

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What are the key ecological functions of wetlands?

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They provide unique habitats, source of fresh water, and help filter pollutants.

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How do estuaries benefit humans?

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They provide breeding grounds for many fish, which humans eat.

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What is the definition of mutualism in ecology?

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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What role do regulations play in environmental policy?

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They enforce laws to protect the environment, often at a high cost.

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Why are oceans significant in the study of environmental science?

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They contain the majority of Earth's water and play a crucial role in climate regulation.

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What is the importance of wetlands in ecosystems?

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They support biodiversity, filter pollutants, and regulate water cycles.

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What is the definition of estuaries?

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Coastal areas where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.