Semester 1 Final Exam ES chapter 1

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What is the life-centered environmental worldview?

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The life-centered environmental worldview values all species as participating members of the biosphere, regardless of their potential or actual use to humans.

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What is the per capita ecological footprint?

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The per capita ecological footprint is the average ecological footprint per person in a given country or area.

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Why is biodiversity important for sustainability?

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Biodiversity provides vital ecosystem services through interactions among species and helps maintain ecological balance.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that can be depleted much faster than nature can replenish them.

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What is the human-centered environmental worldview?

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The human-centered environmental worldview considers the value of species primarily based on their utility to humans.

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Define ecological footprint.

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual, community, or country in terms of the amount of land and water required to produce the resources consumed and absorb the waste generated.

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What is the significance of ecosystem services?

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Ecosystem services are the benefits provided by ecosystems that support human life, such as clean water, pollination, and climate regulation.

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How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem resilience?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience by allowing ecosystems to adapt to changes and disturbances, maintaining stability.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and can be depleted.

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What role do species interactions play in ecosystems?

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Species interactions, such as predation, competition, and symbiosis, are crucial for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.