Introduction to Environmental Science
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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of the EPA?
Back
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing laws that protect the environment, such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the outcome of the Hetch Hetchy dam debate?
Back
The dam was built in the Hetch Hetchy valley, despite the controversy between anthropocentrist and ecocentrist philosophies.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does biodiversity measure in an ecosystem?
Back
Biodiversity measures the number of different species within an ecosystem.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which country is likely to have the best standard of living and lowest birth rates?
Back
Japan is expected to have the best standard of living, highest rates of education, and lowest birth rates.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an inexhaustible resource?
Back
Sunlight is an example of an inexhaustible resource.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define environmental science.
Back
Environmental science is the study of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an anthropocentric view of the environment?
Back
An anthropocentric view prioritizes human needs and interests over the intrinsic value of nature.
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