Unit 1 Environmental Science

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True or False: Developed nations consume more resources per person than developing nations.

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True

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What are the contributions of the natural environment to the well-being of human populations?

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Ecosystem Services

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Sunlight, air, forests, minerals, and water are all ________.

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natural resources

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What major issues occurred because of the hunter/gatherer period?

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Overhunting and setting fires

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Which of the following describes sustainability?

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Indefinite (without end) existence of human populations in a healthy and prosperous environment

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What is sustainability?

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

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Define ecosystem services.

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The benefits that humans receive from the natural environment, including clean air, water, pollination, and climate regulation.

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What are natural resources?

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Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and fossil fuels.

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What is overhunting?

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The excessive hunting of species to the point of population decline or extinction.

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What is the significance of renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and timber.