Environmental Lab Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Tragedy of the commons
A
immediate gains for some can conflict the long-term welfare of others
2
Q
carrying capacity
A
the maximum # of individuals that could be supported by the available resources
3
Q
geometric growth
A
growth of population where food and space are abundant
4
Q
logistic growth
A
resources become limited, carrying capacity is reached, population growth slows
5
Q
acid rain
A
disturbances to habitat due to contaminated rain (coal burning, vehicle exhaust)
6
Q
pH
A
7-14: basic
7: neutral
0-7: acidic
7
Q
Eutrophication
A
a change from “good” nutrients to an increase in over-rich nutrient conditions due to amount of phosphate from sewage and fertilizers
8
Q
anthropogenic factors
A
caused by human behaviors and activities
