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Exam Study Guide Env

Enviromental Science Exam Study Guide

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What was not a direct result of the Industrial Revolution? Overhunting of large mammals.
Which country is most likely to have either a stabilized or a slowly growing population? Canada.
What is an ecological footprint? Amount of land and ocean area needed to support one person.
In which country is the population likely to be increasing most rapidly? Kenya.
The introduction of harmful levels of chemicals into the environment is called? Pollution.
Sunlight, air, forests, minerals, and water are? Natural Resources.
Most of today's environmental problems began during which time period in history? Indutrial Revolution.
What is biodiversity? It is the number and variety of species that live in an area.
The "Tragedy of the Commons describes the conflict between who? Individuals and Society.
Newspaper is a material that is considered what but can become a pollutant if it accumulates more rapidly than it can decompose? Biodegradable.
In an experiment, the factor of interest is called what? The variable.
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called? Statistics.
A model of a dinosaur is an example of what type of model? Physical.
The average mass of a wolf in a pack of wolves is an exmaple of what? Mean.
The chance that an eartquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of ? Risk.
The group that does not receive the experimental treatment in an experiment is the? Control Group.
Numerical information gathered in an experiment is called what? Data.
The chance that event will happen is known as? Probability.
Equations used to represent how a scientific process works are called? Mathmatical Models.
What is the first step in the decision making process? Gather Information.
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