Environmental Science final study guide

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What are bioaerosols and why are they dangerous for workers harvesting peat?

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Bioaerosols are airborne particles containing fungi, viruses, and bacteria. They can cause serious infections in workers.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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Which adaptations help animals in hot environments?

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Large ears help dissipate heat, making them beneficial for animals that live in deserts.

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What environmental problem is NOT significantly contributed to by urban population growth in industrialized nations?

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Water contamination is not significantly contributed to by urban population growth.

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What factor has an inverse relationship with population growth?

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The spread of communicable diseases has an inverse relationship with population growth.

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Define deforestation.

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can lead to loss of biodiversity and habitat.

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What is species extinction?

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Species extinction is the end of an organism or group of organisms, leading to a loss of biodiversity.

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How does urbanization affect carbon dioxide emissions?

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Urbanization typically increases carbon dioxide emissions due to higher energy consumption and transportation.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores.