Environmental Science Final Exam Review

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What is Urban Sprawl?

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Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land, often leading to increased reliance on automobiles and infrastructure development.

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How does Urban Sprawl affect carbon dioxide emissions?

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Urban sprawl increases carbon dioxide emissions by increasing the need to drive, as people live farther from their workplaces and amenities.

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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for increased global warming.

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What is another term for natural selection?

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Natural selection is also known as 'survival of the fittest'.

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What happens to global temperatures when greenhouse gases are released?

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When more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, the temperature goes up.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem includes all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things in an environment, interacting as a system.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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What role do trees play in carbon dioxide absorption?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to mitigate climate change.

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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 number of species and genetic diversity.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.