What is the scientific method?

A process for gathering and using information

What is the purpose of the 'Experiment' step in the scientific method?

To gather data and test predictions

What is a hypothesis?

A testable explanation for a question or problem

What best describes a variable in a science experiment?

A factor that can be changed or controlled

Benefits people obtain from ecosystems

What is one of the goals of environmental policy?

Passing laws that encourage sustainable use of resources

What is an "ecological footprint"?

The amount of land, water, and resources needed to produce all of the products a person uses and to dispose of their waste.

Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

It requires a very long period of time to form.

"Sustainable" in the context of solar energy.

Capable of being continued long-term

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.

What does it mean for a resource to be sustainable?

It can be replenished naturally

Tragedy of the commons

When the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group

Example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons.

Passing a law to set limits for fishermen.

What are considered "the commons"?

A renewable resource owned by no one and available for use by anyone at little or no charge

The process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged.

What is overfishing ?

The removal of fish/ species of fish from a body of water at a rate that the species can not replenish in time.

Example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons.

Passing a law to set limits for fishermen.

What can be done to solve problems related to the tragedy of the commons?

Privatization, Regulations, restrictions and quotas, Public education

What happens during a Tragedy of the Commons?

A resource is damaged or destroyed

A place or resource everyone can use

What best describes a nonrenewable resource?

A resource that cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.

What is the main purpose of a cost-benefit analysis in environmental policy?

To compare the advantages and disadvantages of different actions

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What does the environment include?

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All living and nonliving things

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What does Environmental Science include?

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A focus on human impact and solutions to environmental issues

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What is true about nonrenewable natural resources?

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They take a long time to replenish.

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What is the focus of environmental science?

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The study of interactions between living and nonliving things

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What does an ecological footprint measure?

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The demands made by one person or group on global natural resources

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What is the purpose of using an ecological footprint calculator?

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To assess the size of your ecological footprint

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What contributes to an individual's ecological footprint?

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Natural resources consumed and waste produced

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