Final Exam Environmental Science Fall 2024

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What is life expectancy?

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Life expectancy is the estimated number of years an individual is expected to live.

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What is a test tube rack used for?

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A test tube rack is used to hold test tubes and keep them from spilling.

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What is a pipette used for?

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A pipette is used to transfer small amounts of liquid.

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What is the biggest danger posed by global warming to coastal areas?

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The biggest danger is rising sea levels.

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What does a high per capita GDP indicate about a country?

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A high per capita GDP indicates that the country is developed.

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Define carrying capacity.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support.

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What is survivorship curve?

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A survivorship curve is a graph that shows the number of individuals surviving at each age for a given species.

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What is the difference between developed and developing countries?

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Developed countries have a high per capita income and advanced infrastructure, while developing countries have lower income and less advanced infrastructure.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface caused by greenhouse gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.