Environmental Final Exam Review 2024

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Ecological Footprint

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The impact of a person or community on the environment, the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources.

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Tips for reducing human waste

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1. Do not buy items that have a lot of packaging. 2. Use reusable food-storage containers. 3. Reduce use of plastic or paper bags. 4. All of the above.

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Nonbiodegradable

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A kind of substance which CANNOT be broken down by natural organisms and acts as a source of pollution.

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True or False: 'Abundant' means NOT enough of something.

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False.

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Main cause of human-caused extinction

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Overharvesting.

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Sustainable Development

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Renewable Resources

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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Carbon Footprint

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, event, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.