Intro to Environmental Science Review

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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 does sustainability mean?

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Sustainability is the practice of ensuring that resources are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What time period is most associated with the origins of today's environmental problems?

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The Industrial Revolution is most associated with the origins of today's environmental problems due to increased industrial activity and resource consumption.

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What happens to the price of a good or service as demand increases?

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As demand increases, the price (or value) of the good or service increases.

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How are natural resources distributed on Earth?

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Natural resources are unevenly distributed across the Earth, with some regions having abundant resources while others have very few.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual, community, or organization, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and absorb the waste generated.

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What is the significance of the Amazon Rainforest in terms of biodiversity?

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The Amazon Rainforest is significant for biodiversity as it is home to a vast number of species, making it one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.

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What is the relationship between population growth and resource consumption?

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As population grows, resource consumption typically increases, leading to greater environmental impact and potential depletion of resources.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.