ENVI. SCIENCE (FINAL TERM)

Question 1

What is the process where humans and their environment adjust and adapt to each other in response to ongoing interactions?

Answer 1

Coadaptation

Coadaptation emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between humans and their environment.

Question 2

Define the increase in the number of individuals within a particular species of plant or animal within a defined location during a specific time period.

Answer 2

Population Growth

Population growth can be influenced by factors such as birth rates, death rates, and immigration.

Question 3

What is the way individuals are spread out across various regions on Earth called?

Answer 3

Population Distribution

Population distribution can be influenced by environmental factors, resource availability, and human activities.

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans and the environment influence each other over time?

Answer 4

Coevolution

Coevolution highlights the dynamic interactions between species and their environment.

Question 5

What term describes the loss of species due to human activities such as deforestation and overfishing?

Answer 5

Biodiversity Loss and Ecological Balance

Biodiversity loss can lead to disruptions in ecosystem services and ecological balance.

Question 6

6-8: Give three (3) negative impacts of the human population on the environment.

Answer 6

1. Pollution and waste production
2. Increased Consumption of Resources
3. Changes in Land use such as Urbanization and Deforestation

Question 7

9-10: Give two (2) impacts of the environment on human behavior

Answer 7

1. Climate Change
2. Natural Disasters

Question 8

11-12: List two (2) major types of human activities that impact the environment

Answer 8

1. Use of natural resources such as land, food, water, soils, minerals, plants and animals
2. Production of wastes from a range of activities including agriculture, industry

Question 9

13. Situation:
    A city has been expanding rapidly, leading to the destruction of nearby forests and natural habitats. The city plans to add more parks and green spaces to reduce the environmental impact of urbanization.

True or False? Adding green spaces and parks in urban areas can help mitigate some of the negative effects of habitat destruction and reduce carbon emissions.

Answer 9

• TRUE

Question 10

14. Situation: A factory located near a river has been disposing of its waste into the water, resulting in the decline of fish populations and other aquatic life.

True or False? Industrial waste dumped into rivers has no significant impact on aquatic ecosystems or biodiversity.

Answer 10

• FALSE

Question 11

15. Situation: A farming community has been using chemical pesticides and fertilizers to boost crop yields. However, these practices have caused soil degradation and water contamination in nearby streams.

True or False? The use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers has no long-term negative effects on soil health or water quality.

Answer 11

• FALSE