U1 Enviro Review (SciMethod, Ethics, Enviro basics)

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What is the primary cause of species extinction today?

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Habitat loss

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When did we switch from muscle power to burning fossil fuels?

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Industrial Revolution

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What is an example of a NONrenewable resource?

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Oil

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What is an educated guess of the predicted outcome of an experiment?

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Hypothesis

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Why is human population growth considered an environmental issue?

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More people use more resources and produce more waste.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as trees or sunlight.

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Define 'environmental ethics'.

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A branch of philosophy that considers the moral relationship between humans and the environment.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.