Environmental Science Intro 1

Environmental Science Intro 1

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nonbiodegradable material?

Back

A material that cannot break down naturally in the environment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the current trend in human populations?

Back

Human populations are growing too quickly for local resources to support.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is biodiversity important for humans?

Back

Humans depend on other organisms for food and oxygen.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the law of supply and demand describe?

Back

The relationship between the availability and the worth of resources.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Tragedy of the Commons?

Back

Conflicts associated with sharing resources, leading to resource depletion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define resource depletion.

Back

The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a renewable resource?

Back

A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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