Environmental Science - Midterm Review (Chapters 1-4)

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What is cost-benefit analysis?

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A comparison of the sacrifices and gains of a specific action, used to evaluate the economic feasibility of a project or decision.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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What is an independent variable?

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A condition in an experiment that the scientist manipulates to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is emigration?

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The departure of individuals from a given area or population.

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Which two countries must cooperate to solve the water pollution issues in the Tijuana River?

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United States & Mexico.

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What is population density?

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The number of individuals within a population per unit area.

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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.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a controlled variable?

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A condition in an experiment that is kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration refers to individuals moving into a population, while emigration refers to individuals leaving a population.

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What is the command-and-control approach in environmental policy?

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A regulatory approach where the government sets specific limits and standards for pollution and enforces compliance.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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What is the significance of the Tijuana River?

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It is a transboundary river that poses environmental challenges due to pollution affecting both the United States and Mexico.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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