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Methods in environmental science include all of the following, except. -qualitative reasoning -the scientific methods -quantitative reasoning -critical and analytical thinking Qualitative reasoning
If current trends continue, climate models indicate that by 2100 global mean temperature will probably increase by 2 to 6c compared to today. This would result in decreases in.... -severe droughts-waves-storm intensity- flooding-glaciers and snowfield glaciers and snowfields
Most environmental problems result from -excessive pollution -complex, interrelated problems -global warming -urban degradation complex, interrelated problems
Gifford Pinchot and Theodore Roosevelt, supported forest conservation in order to provide homes, jobs, and recreation for people
Biocentric preservationist, first led by john muir, advocate saving natural areas for their... beauty and wildlife habitat.
At the end of twentieth century, __________ has/have been added to environmental thinking. global concern
Compare to poorer countries, which is not true of the richer nation they have higher fertility
What would be considered to be an area in environmental science where we are seeing progress sustainability? renewable energy
How as climate change effect us Drastic weather events- drought, floods, hurricanes Charges in water distribution Agricultural disruption Health problems- ozone production causes respiratory problems
What are some ways human can help alleviate climate change Fuel efficient vehicles recycle control population growth use less electricity
Have the average life expectancy increased or decreased compared to 100 years ago and why? It has increased because of better nutrition, health care, clean water, safer sewage disposal.
Would humans be able to live on Mars? Why or Why not? No becaused Mars is too cold. It doesn't have the atmosphere we need to breath. No fresh water or fertile soil
What areas are the wealthiest? The poorest? Wealthiest- U.S., Canada, most of Europe, Australia, UAE Poorest- Africa, Central America
Name of area of the world with high birth rate India
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