AP Environmental Science Flashcards

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Nitrogen cycle

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of nitrogen through atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere

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Photosynthesis equation

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latex="6CO_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2">

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Renewable resource

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replenished naturally, e.g., solar, wind

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Point source pollution

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from a single, identifiable source

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Trophic levels

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levels in food chain, e.g., producer, consumer

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Carrying capacity

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population an environment can sustain

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pH scale

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acidity/alkalinity, ranges 0–14

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Greenhouse gases

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Biomagnification

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in toxin concentration up food chain

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Tragedy of the commons

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of shared resources due to self-interest