Env. Sys Review

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Who launched the environmental movement by awakening the concerns of Americans for the environment?

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Rachel Carson

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What process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis

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Define an invasive species.

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An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

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What causes eutrophication?

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Excess nutrients building up in the water.

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What does evaporation add water to?

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Atmosphere.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into organic matter.

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What are the effects of invasive species on native ecosystems?

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Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt food webs, and lead to biodiversity loss.

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What is the significance of Rachel Carson's work?

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Her book 'Silent Spring' raised awareness about the dangers of pesticides and environmental degradation.

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What is the difference between point-source and non-point source pollution?

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Point-source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.