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BioChapterOne

Biology Chapter 1 Cards

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What are the 3 variables that scientists consider? Independent Dependent Controlled
Define independent variables Variables the researcher intentionally controls or manipulates. The cause in cause and effect.
Define dependent variables Result depends upon the manipulation of an independent variable. The effect in cause and effect.
Define Controlled variables Any other variable that could affect the results of your experiment. Variables that need to remain constant.
Define control group Subjects where all the variables are maintained constant and are not changed.
Define environment All living and nonliving things we interact with
Define environmental science The study of how the natural world works. How we affect the environment and how it affects us.
Define Natural resources The substances and energy sources we need to survive.
Define renewable natural resources Natural resources that are replenished over short periods of time.
Give three examples of renewable natural resources. Sunlight, wind, soil, water, timber.
Define nonrenewable natural resources. Natural resources that are gone and no longer available after being depleted.
Give three examples of nonrenewable natural resources Mineral Ore, Crude oil, Coal, Copper.
What is the Agricultural Revolution? Hunter-Gatherer lifestyle to an agricultural lifestyle 10,000 years ago.
What is the industrial revolution? Mid 1700's - rural life and animal powered agriculture to urban society with fossil fuels.
Explain the concept of a biological footprint. Individual or population's environmental impact.
Define natural sciences Disciplines that study the natural world
Define social sciences Disciplines that study human interactions and institutions.
What are the six steps of the scientific method? Observations - questions - hypothesis - predictions - test - results
Define hypothesis A statement that attempts to explain a phenomenon or answer a scientific question
Define correlation Statistical relationship among variables
Define Theory Widely accepted well-tested explanation of one or more cause-and-effect relationships validated by a vast amount of research.
Define manipulative experiment Researcher chooses and manipulates the independent variables
Define natural experiment Experiment conducted naturally and scientist interprets the results
Define observational studies Shows correlation but can't demonstrate cause in variables
What is the importance of peer review? To ensure accurate information before it is submitted for publication
Define sustainability Life to maintain Earths systems and natural resources for the future
Define biodiversity The cumulative number and diversity of living things
Edward O. Wilson's major concern with biodiversity Once a species is extinct it is gone forever
Define environmental ethics Ethical standards to environmental questions
Define anthropocentrism A human centered view of our relationship with the environment
Define biocentrism Ascribes value to certain living things or the biotic realm
define ecocentrism Judges actions in terms of their benefit or harm to the whole ecological systems living and nonliving
Define economics Study of how we use scarce resources for demand of goods and services
Describe preservation ethic We should protect the natural environment in an unaltered state
Describe conservation ethic People should put natural resources to use but use and manage them wisely
Define deep ecology Established in the 1970's - based on self-realization and biocentric equality. We are inseparable from our environment.
Define ecofeminism Male-dominated society is the cause of social and environmental issues. Women-views are more in tune with nature
Describe environmental Justice Movement - moral sense of fairness and equality to expand society's domain of ethical concern from men-women, poor-rich and humans-nonhumans
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