MHS Environmental Science Intro.

Front

What is the primary cause of many environmental issues?

Back

Human population growth

Front

What is the width of your pinky approximately measured in?

Back

Centimeter

Front

Which of the following is a nonrenewable natural resource?

Back

Natural gas

Front

What are variables kept constant in a study called?

Back

Controlled variables

Front

What unit is used to measure the height of an elephant?

Back

Meter

Front

What is the term for resources that can be replenished naturally?

Back

Renewable resources

Front

What is the process by which living organisms adapt to their environment over time?

Back

Evolution

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat?

Back

Biodiversity

Front

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

Back

Global warming