Ch. 1

Question 1

environmental science

Answer 1

The interdisciplinary study of humanity’s relationship with other organisms and the physical environment.

Question 2

highly developed countries

Answer 2

Countries when complex industrialized bases, low rates of population growth, and high per person incomes.

Question 3

less developed countries

Answer 3

Countries with low levels of industrialization, very high rates of population growth, very high infant mortality rates.

Question 4

moderately developed countries

Answer 4

Countries with medium levels of industrialization and per person incomes lower than those of highly developed countries.

Question 5

nonrenewable resources

Answer 5

Natural resources that are present in limited supplies and are depleted as they are used.

Question 6

poverty

Answer 6

A condition in which people are unable to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, education, or health.

Question 7

renewable resources

Answer 7

Resources that are replaced by natural processes and that can be used forever, provided they are not over exploited in the in the short term.

Question 8

scientific method

Answer 8

The way a scientist approaches a problem, by formulating a hypothesis and then testing it.

Question 9

sustainability

Answer 9

The ability to meet humanity’s current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.