Enviro Science Ch. 1 Short Review

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What is a renewable natural resource?

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

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Which environmental problem is NOT considered one of the three most important?

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Deforestation is not considered one of the three most important environmental problems, which are resource depletion, loss of biodiversity, and pollution.

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What does the environment consist of?

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The environment consists of both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) things.

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What is anthropocentric environmental ethics?

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Anthropocentric environmental ethics places emphasis on human interests and values, prioritizing human needs over ecological considerations.

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What is the Tragedy of the Commons?

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The Tragedy of the Commons refers to a situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to negative outcomes for the entire community, such as overfishing.

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Define resource depletion.

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Resource depletion is the consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished, leading to a reduction in the availability of that resource.

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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 diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.

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What is ecocentric environmental ethics?

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Ecocentric environmental ethics emphasizes the intrinsic value of all living beings and ecosystems, advocating for the protection of the environment regardless of its utility to humans.

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What is biocentric environmental ethics?

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Biocentric environmental ethics places value on all living things, arguing that all forms of life have inherent worth and should be respected.