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1
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T/F- The reason why we study environmental biology is because we depend on biodiversity and functioning ecosystems for survival

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True

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T/F- Deforestation is leading or more infectious diseases in humans

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True

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T/F- As humans, we put pressure on the planet in a variety of ways

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True

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Energy that comes from an infinitely available or easily replenished source is known as

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Renewable energy

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2
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Core Message of the class:

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Humans are part of the natural world; we are dependent on a healthy, functioning planet

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Delete

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4
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What are the 5 reasons societies collapse?

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1) Human impacts on the environment
2) Climate change
3) Relations with neighboring friendly societies ( negative if they stop collaborating)
4) Relations with hostile societies
5) Political, economic, social and cultural factors that make it difficult to run their country or solve issues

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5
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What is the purpose and scope of environmental science?

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Environmental science draws on science and conscience disciplines to understand the natural world and our relationship in it

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6
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The biological and
physical surroundings in
which any given living organism exists is known as

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Environment

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An interdisciplinary field of
research that draws on the
natural and social sciences
and the humanities in order
to understand the natural
world and our relationship
with it is known as

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Environmental Science

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8
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Which type of science ask questions about how religion and tradition influence choice and how people can express their love, fears, and hopes for their homeland?

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Humanities

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Which type of science ask questions about how indigenous people have lived in the area. What environmental policies would best fit this culture and place and if the residents will accept changes to their lifestyle that might benefit the environment

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Social Sciences

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What do empirical investigations provide information on?

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provides information about the natural world

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What does applied science focus on?

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the practical application of scientific knowledge

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What term researches whose findings are used to help
solve practical problems
* EX: making a better solar cell

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Applied Science

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13
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What term uses a scientific approach that investigates the natural world through systematic observation and
experimentation
* EX: investigating the properties of light

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Empirical Science

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14
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Why did vikings disappear from Greenland?

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Ice Cores - (significant temperature drops)
Also known as the Little Ice Age
Mud Cores - ( Prior to Little Ice Age, soil erosion was a significant problem)

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15
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A basic understanding of how ecosystems function and of the impact of our choices on the environment is known as

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Environmental Literacy

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16
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Why are environmental problems difficult to solve?

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  • multiple causes and consequences
    -different stakeholders prefer different solutions
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17
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What is the wicked problem

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Climate change

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18
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The imperfect and sometimes problematic responses that we must at times choose between when addressing complex problems are known as

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Trade-offs

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19
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T/F- When determining trade-offs, each potential solution may create new problems that must be solved

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True

20
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What is required for a triple bottom line solution

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  • good for the environment
  • good for society
  • affordable
21
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development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same is known as

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Sustainable Development

22
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T/F- The UN advocates sustainable development and the goals of the agenda are to focus on human concerns and environmental issues

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True

23
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A proposed new geologic epoch that is marked by modern human impact is known as

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Anthropocene

24
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T/F- Anthropogenic is defined as something that is caused by or related to human action

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True

25
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Why are natural ecosystems sustainable?

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they acquire energy
use matter
control population sizes
depend on local biodiversity

26
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What are the 4 characteristics of a sustainable ecosystem?

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  • reliant on renewable energy
  • have population control
  • recycle matter
  • depend on local biodiversity
27
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Decisions by individuals or groups that seem good at
the time and produce a short-term benefit but that hurt society in the long run are known as

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Social Traps

28
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What is an example of a social trap

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the tragedy of the commons, sliding reinforcer ( pesticide use and evolution resistance)

29
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T/F- The tragedy of the commons can occur when resources aren’t “owned” by anyone ( they are commonly held). Individuals who try to maximize their own benefit can end up harming the resource itself.

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True

30
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Every organism has an inherent right to exist, regardless of its
benefit (or harm) to humans.
* Each organism has intrinsic value.
What is the term to describe this belief?

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Biocentric worldview

31
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Other species are viewed as having instrumental value
* EX: viewing forests only as a source of timber
The Vikings may have had this view
What is the term to describe this belief?

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Anthropocentric worldview

32
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Human-centered: Only humans have intrinsic value, and resources are here to meet human needs and wants is known as

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Anthropocenterism

33
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Life-centered: humans and other species have a right to exist and are worthy of protection is known as

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Biocentrism

34
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System-centered: Value is given to the importance of the ecosystems as a whole, including interactions such as those between wind and soil and between species ( predators and their prey, for instance) as well as natural processes (such as the water cycle)

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Ecocenterism

35
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What is the term to describe the value on all of the ecosystem’s organisms and
the non-living processes that occur within the ecosystem

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Ecocentric Worldview

36
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T/F- Evidence suggests that the Vikings attempted to make changes to live
within the means of their environment but failed

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True

37
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T/F- even if we try to adapt and adjust to a changing environment, there are no guarantees

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True

38
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Which of the following does NOT describe applied science?
a. Used to solve real-world problems
b. Is not based on research
c. Gathered by experiment and observation
d. Informs actions and drives change

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B

39
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What is true of “wicked problems”?
a. There is one clear solution.
b. They are caused by a single issue.
c. Any response involves trade-offs.
d. All stakeholders want the same solution.

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C

40
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The triple bottom line says we should consider the
environmental, social, and which other impact of our
choices?
a. Scientific
b. Economic
c. Biological
d. Humanitarian

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B

41
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Applied or Empirical:
A group of researchers are studying coastal sand dunes as a means of storm protection

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Empirical

42
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Applied or Empirical:
A team of students are developing a new type of solar panel that can be placed safely inside road surfaces

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Applied

43
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Applied or Empirical:
A study is conducted to determine how responsive Indian elephants are to the
sound of predatory sounds

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Empirical

44
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Applied or Empirical:
Developing effective techniques to control an invasive species of snake in the Everglades

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Applied

45
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Applied or Empirical:
A group of researchers are trying to understand the effects of deforestation on
the nesting behavior of an endangered bird species

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Empirical

46
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47
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A resource that is formed slowly than it is used or that is present in a finite supply

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Nonrenewable resources

48
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The tendency of an individual to abuse commonly held resources in order to maximize his or her own personal interest

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Tragedy of the commons

49
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The variety of life on Earth; it includes species, genetic and ecological diversity

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Biodiversity

50
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What did scientists study to discover the disappearance of the vikings in Greenland?

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Ancient Middens (trash)

51
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What are some examples of societal collapses other than the vikings in Greenland?

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Khemer (largest Asian society for centuries
Easter Island

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