Semester I Final in Environmental Science

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A natural resource that is used at the same rate that it is replenished is called a _________________ resource.

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sustainable resource

Front

True or False: Endangered species means that there are less than two of the species left in the world.

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False

Front

What type of ecosystem service is being utilized when going kayaking on a river?

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cultural

Front

The decision to stay in farming or find a new career is primarily based on what type of analysis?

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a cost-benefit analysis

Front

What is the correct order of categories of living things from smallest to largest?

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Organism → Species → Population → Community → Ecosystem → Biosphere

Front

Define renewable resource.

Back

A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and timber.

Front

What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished at the same rate it is consumed, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

Front

Explain the concept of ecosystem services.

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Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.