Test- Ch 1: An Introduction to Environmental Science (Modified)

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What is the key strength of science regarding changes in scientific thought?

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The ability to self-correct and improve.

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What type of publications are considered the most respected in science?

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Peer-reviewed journals.

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True or False: Scientists accept scientific ideas that are supported by interpretation.

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False.

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What characterizes effective scientists?

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They are open to results that change and may even refute a previously accepted idea.

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What issue does the environmental justice movement address?

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Wealthy countries imposing their pollution on poorer countries.

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Define 'peer review'.

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A process where scientific work is evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

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What is the role of scientific theories?

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To provide explanations for a wide range of observations and can be tested through experiments.

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What distinguishes a hypothesis from a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation.

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What is environmental science?

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The study of interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.

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What does the term 'sustainability' mean in environmental science?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.