Geography 11–12 (2022) Terms Flashcard

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What is 'benefit sharing' primarily concerned with?

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Distribution of benefits from knowledge and resources

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Biocapacity

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The ability of ecosystems to produce resources and absorb waste

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Which term describes the variety of living organisms within a habitat?

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Biodiversity

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Cartographic conventions

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Practices for constructing and interpreting maps

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What does 'climate change' refer to?

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Long-term change in climate patterns

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What is 'continentality'?

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Effect of land mass on climate

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What does 'demographic transition' model?

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Population change over time

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What is 'dynamic equilibrium' in an ecosystem?

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Ability to maintain balance and stability

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What is an 'ecological disturbance'?

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Temporary changes affecting ecosystem functioning

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What is an 'ecological hazard'?

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Biological hazard impacting wellbeing