3rd week exam Flashcards
The layer closest to the earth
Troposphere
The layer where weather occurs
Troposphere
The layer where harmful ozone is
Troposphere
The layer next to the closest layer to the earth
Stratosphere
The layer where protective ozone is
Stratosphere
The layer that is the farthest from the earth
Thermosphere
The layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere
Mesosphere
Occurs in plant and some bacteria and algae
Photosynthesis
Occurs in all living things
Cellular R
Uses carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis
Produce carbon dioxide
Cellular R
Produce oxygen
Photosynthesis
Uses oxygen
Cellular R
Produces glucose
Photosynthesis
Uses glucose
Cellular R
Removes carbon from atmosphere
Photosynthesis
Returns carbon to the atmosphere
Cellular R
includes the activities and actions required to handle waste from its creation to its final disposal
Waste Management
Are structures and processes that humans can use for their own purpose but they cannot create (soil,rivers, minerals, forest,wildlife, and weather such as rainfall, wind, and sunlight)
Natural Resource
refers to the plan of using natural resources so that the need of the present are met without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs
Sustainability
is the yearly use of goods and services by each person. It is calculated by dividing the quantity of goods and services used by the total population
Per-Capita Consumption