What does the environment include?, only living things, only non-living things, Both living and non living things, but not humans, Both living and non-living things, including humans, Which of the following best defines environmental science?, A movement dedicated to protecting the environment, The study of living organisms and the processes that allow them to survive, The study of interactions between the natural world and humans, The study of the earth's physical structure and processes, Environmental science is considered interdisciplinary because..., It focuses on only one area of study, It includes multiple fields, such as politics, ethics, and economics in addition to science, It is not technically a scientific field, but a political and social movement, many scientists are involved in the field and must collaborate, Unlike environmental science, environmentalism primarily focuses on..., Data collection and hypothesis testing, policy changes and advocacy to reduce human impact, the formation of new scientific theories about ecosystems, the geological structure of earth's layers, Who is an example of an environmentalist?, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Allie Thunberg, Rachel Carson, What is a system?, A randomly assembled group of unrelated objects, a single component that operates in isolation from other, a collection of parts that function independently without affecting each other, a set of parts that interact and impact each other, Which type of feedback loop is described? Deforestation leads to soil erosion, Which reduces vegetation growth and causes further deforestation., positive feedback, negative feedback, Which feedback loop is more common in environmental systems?, Positive, it destabilizes systems, amplifying change, Negative, it stabilizes systems, promoting balance, Positive, it stabilizes systems, promoting balance, Negative, it destabilizes systems, amplifying change, What are the four spheres of the earth? Select all that apply., Geosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Diosphere, Tetrasphere, Which is true of all of earth's spheres?, They exist independently without affecting one another, They remain constant over time and do not change, The all consist of non-living components only, They are interconnected and changes in one can impact the others., Which sphere includes rocks, soil, and minerals?, Biosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, What percentage of earth's water is fresh water?, 10%, 2.5%, 25%, 50%, Nonrenewable resources can become renewable if they are used carelessly., True, False, What two spheres are interacting? A plant's roots break apart rocks in the soil., Biosphere and Geosphere, Geosphere and Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Geosphere, Biosphere and Hydrosphere, Which is not included in the hydrosphere?, salt water, water vapor, Ice, rocks, Which of the following best describes sustainability?, Using resources faster than they can regenerate, Ensuring resources are used in a way that maintains their availability for future generations, Avoiding the use of natural resources entirely, Exploiting resources for maximum profit without considering future impacts, Which is an example of a sustainable practice?, Overfishing to meet immediate food demands, Clear-cutting forests without replanting trees, Draining wetlands for agricultural use, Using solar energy instead of fossil fuels, The overuse of shared resources such as air, water, and fish is often described by the term:, Ecological footprint, Tragedy of the commons, Law of supply and demand, Biocentrism, Natural resources that replenish slowly or do not replenish at all, such as oil or natural gas., Non renewable resources, renewable resources, sustainability, Shift that started 10,000 years ago from hunting and gathering to farming and domestication of livestock., Industrial revolution, Agricultural revolution, Tragedy of the commons, Environmental policy, A measure of the impact of an individual, group, or activity on the environment based on resources used and waste produced., Ecological footprint, Biocentrism, Sustainability, Negative feedback loop, A worldview that all living thing have value., Ecocentrism, Biocentrism, Anthropocentrism, Environmental policy, Plans enacted to manage and minimize the impact of human activities on the environment; can be global, national, state, or local., Command and control, Environmental policy, United Nations, Ethics, This is an extra tax placed on pollution and other harmful activities., Tax breaks, Green taxes, Cap and trade, local incentives, Which layer of the earth is the layer that we as humans live on., Core, mantle, Crust, Inner core

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