MGU3 Lesson 1 and 2 Flashcard

Front

What has happened to the size of the human population over time?

Back

The size of the human population began increasing rapidly within the last 200 years.

Front

What term is used for the average amount of electricity used by residents over a year?

Back

Per capita consumption.

Front

Which factor is most likely to cause a decline in a population’s growth rate?

Back

High immigration out of the area.

Front

What is per capita consumption?

Back

The amount of resources a person uses over a given period of time.

Front

What kind of effect is smog caused by car exhaust?

Back

A negative effect.

Front

Define population growth.

Back

The increase in the number of individuals in a population.

Front

What is resource use?

Back

The consumption of natural resources by individuals or communities.

Front

What does conservation science study?

Back

The preservation and protection of natural resources and biodiversity.

Front

What is the relationship between birthrate and population growth?

Back

An increase in birthrate typically leads to an increase in population growth.

Front

What is a trade-off in environmental science?

Back

A situation where gaining one benefit requires losing another.