Environmental Science Unit 1 Review

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What are developing countries?

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Countries that have lower average income, higher population growth rates, and mainly agricultural economies.

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What does it mean to live sustainably?

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Meeting human needs in a way that ensures future generations can survive indefinitely.

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What is the Tragedy of The Commons?

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A situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to resource depletion.

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What is an ecocentric worldview?

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A perspective that prioritizes the well-being of the environment over human needs.

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What is an anthropocentric worldview?

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A perspective that prioritizes human needs and interests over the environment.

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What does the environment consist of?

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Both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) things.

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Define biotic factors.

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors.

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Nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, soil, and sunlight.

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What is resource depletion?

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The exhaustion of a resource due to overuse or unsustainable practices.

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What is sustainability?

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