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What significant agricultural advancement allowed for more reliable food production?
What significant agricultural advancement allowed for more reliable food production?
- Farming techniques (correct)
- Urbanization
- Hunting methods
- Industrialization
The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in mortality rates.
The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in mortality rates.
False (B)
What is the lag growth phase in human population growth?
What is the lag growth phase in human population growth?
A delay between changes in birth rates and changes in death rates.
The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to __________ marked a turning point in human population growth.
The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to __________ marked a turning point in human population growth.
Match the historical event with its impact on human population growth:
Match the historical event with its impact on human population growth:
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the current problems related to population growth?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the current problems related to population growth?
The explosion of the population in the 20th century was primarily due to the Green Revolution.
The explosion of the population in the 20th century was primarily due to the Green Revolution.
What could happen if humans use up their resources?
What could happen if humans use up their resources?
What is the primary characteristic of exponential growth in populations?
What is the primary characteristic of exponential growth in populations?
Carrying capacity refers to the minimum population size an environment can sustain.
Carrying capacity refers to the minimum population size an environment can sustain.
What is the death phase in population dynamics?
What is the death phase in population dynamics?
A population structure where birth rates are below the replacement level is known as _____ growth.
A population structure where birth rates are below the replacement level is known as _____ growth.
Match the following countries with their population growth types:
Match the following countries with their population growth types:
Which factor is most likely to lead to a slow growth age structure in a country?
Which factor is most likely to lead to a slow growth age structure in a country?
Economic development has no impact on age distribution in a population.
Economic development has no impact on age distribution in a population.
What influences the differences in age structures among countries?
What influences the differences in age structures among countries?
Countries with high rates of _____ often have younger populations with rapid growth age structures.
Countries with high rates of _____ often have younger populations with rapid growth age structures.
Which of the following describes a challenge of population aging?
Which of the following describes a challenge of population aging?
Delayed childbearing contributes to lower fertility rates.
Delayed childbearing contributes to lower fertility rates.
Name one social factor that impacts population growth.
Name one social factor that impacts population growth.
Factors such as lack of access to _____ can significantly influence population growth patterns.
Factors such as lack of access to _____ can significantly influence population growth patterns.
Match the following social factors with their impact on population growth:
Match the following social factors with their impact on population growth:
What does environmental resistance refer to?
What does environmental resistance refer to?
Density-dependent limiting factors are those that affect population growth irrespective of population density.
Density-dependent limiting factors are those that affect population growth irrespective of population density.
What is the term used for the number of births per 1,000 individuals in a population?
What is the term used for the number of births per 1,000 individuals in a population?
Trees absorb carbon dioxide during __________ and store it, contributing to climate regulation.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide during __________ and store it, contributing to climate regulation.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Which of the following is an example of a density-independent limiting factor?
Which of the following is an example of a density-independent limiting factor?
A high birth rate can lead to rapid population growth.
A high birth rate can lead to rapid population growth.
What is meant by sex ratio?
What is meant by sex ratio?
The number of individuals in a species per unit area is known as population __________.
The number of individuals in a species per unit area is known as population __________.
Match the following ecosystem services provided by trees:
Match the following ecosystem services provided by trees:
Which factor is not a part of density-dependent limiting factors?
Which factor is not a part of density-dependent limiting factors?
Forests provide habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Forests provide habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna.
What role do tree roots play concerning soil?
What role do tree roots play concerning soil?
A population of deer experiences decreased birth rates due to increased __________ for food as their density rises.
A population of deer experiences decreased birth rates due to increased __________ for food as their density rises.
Match the following terms with their correct examples:
Match the following terms with their correct examples:
Which of the following factors contributes to higher fertility rates due to cultural preferences for male children?
Which of the following factors contributes to higher fertility rates due to cultural preferences for male children?
Sex-selective abortion can lead to imbalanced sex ratios in a population.
Sex-selective abortion can lead to imbalanced sex ratios in a population.
What is lag growth in population dynamics?
What is lag growth in population dynamics?
In Japan, ________ has contributed to declining fertility rates and population growth.
In Japan, ________ has contributed to declining fertility rates and population growth.
Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
Which statement describes the significance of exponential growth?
Which statement describes the significance of exponential growth?
Limited access to birth control can contribute to higher fertility rates.
Limited access to birth control can contribute to higher fertility rates.
Provide an example of biotic potential.
Provide an example of biotic potential.
Child marriage can lead to higher _________ rates and rapid population growth.
Child marriage can lead to higher _________ rates and rapid population growth.
Match the following practices with their consequences:
Match the following practices with their consequences:
What is the significance of carrying capacity in populations?
What is the significance of carrying capacity in populations?
Exponential growth is characterized by a linear increase in population size.
Exponential growth is characterized by a linear increase in population size.
What phenomenon results in higher fertility rates due to cultural preferences for male offspring?
What phenomenon results in higher fertility rates due to cultural preferences for male offspring?
In rural parts of Kenya, limited access to contraception results in higher __________ rates.
In rural parts of Kenya, limited access to contraception results in higher __________ rates.
What describes the J curve in population dynamics?
What describes the J curve in population dynamics?
What is a primary use of the bark from the West Indian Mahogany?
What is a primary use of the bark from the West Indian Mahogany?
Soursop is primarily used in the Cayman Islands for its fruit.
Soursop is primarily used in the Cayman Islands for its fruit.
Name one recreational benefit that trees provide.
Name one recreational benefit that trees provide.
The scientific name for Aloe Vera is _____
The scientific name for Aloe Vera is _____
Which crop is commonly associated with small-scale agriculture in Africa?
Which crop is commonly associated with small-scale agriculture in Africa?
Large-scale agriculture is a significant factor in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Large-scale agriculture is a significant factor in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
What is one economic benefit of trees in communities?
What is one economic benefit of trees in communities?
The leaves of _____ are used in the Cayman Islands to brew tea believed to provide digestive help.
The leaves of _____ are used in the Cayman Islands to brew tea believed to provide digestive help.
What is a common use of sage in traditional medicine?
What is a common use of sage in traditional medicine?
Smallholder farmers in Africa exclusively grow cash crops.
Smallholder farmers in Africa exclusively grow cash crops.
Name one medicinal property of Spanish Needle.
Name one medicinal property of Spanish Needle.
_____ agriculture is a major source of livelihood for rural people in Africa.
_____ agriculture is a major source of livelihood for rural people in Africa.
Match the following plants with their primary usage:
Match the following plants with their primary usage:
What is one effect of clearing land for agricultural purposes?
What is one effect of clearing land for agricultural purposes?
Cultural traditions and indigenous knowledge are lost through large-scale agriculture.
Cultural traditions and indigenous knowledge are lost through large-scale agriculture.
What is one significant impact of urbanization on forests?
What is one significant impact of urbanization on forests?
Slash and burn farming involves cutting down vegetation without any subsequent burning.
Slash and burn farming involves cutting down vegetation without any subsequent burning.
What major greenhouse gas is released as a consequence of slash and burn farming?
What major greenhouse gas is released as a consequence of slash and burn farming?
Urbanization leads to increased demand for ______, fuelwood, and agricultural land.
Urbanization leads to increased demand for ______, fuelwood, and agricultural land.
Match the following practices with their impacts:
Match the following practices with their impacts:
Which of the following practices contributes to increased deforestation in Southeast Asia?
Which of the following practices contributes to increased deforestation in Southeast Asia?
Soil degradation due to slash and burn farming results in improved soil fertility over time.
Soil degradation due to slash and burn farming results in improved soil fertility over time.
What type of agriculture involves clearing land by cutting down vegetation and burning it before planting?
What type of agriculture involves clearing land by cutting down vegetation and burning it before planting?
Infrastructure projects like ______ often facilitate access to remote forest areas.
Infrastructure projects like ______ often facilitate access to remote forest areas.
Match the following causes of deforestation in Asia to their descriptions:
Match the following causes of deforestation in Asia to their descriptions:
What is a consequence of water pollution from palm oil plantations?
What is a consequence of water pollution from palm oil plantations?
Development projects in the Cayman Islands have had no significant impact on natural vegetation.
Development projects in the Cayman Islands have had no significant impact on natural vegetation.
Name one endangered species affected by deforestation for palm oil plantations.
Name one endangered species affected by deforestation for palm oil plantations.
Large-scale agriculture contributes to deforestation by clearing land for ______.
Large-scale agriculture contributes to deforestation by clearing land for ______.
What is a significant impact of coastal development for tourism purposes in the Cayman Islands?
What is a significant impact of coastal development for tourism purposes in the Cayman Islands?
Agricultural expansion is a dominant industry in the Cayman Islands.
Agricultural expansion is a dominant industry in the Cayman Islands.
What is one example of an invasive species affecting habitats in the Cayman Islands?
What is one example of an invasive species affecting habitats in the Cayman Islands?
____ emphasizes minimizing human interference in natural environments.
____ emphasizes minimizing human interference in natural environments.
What primary goal does conservation aim to achieve?
What primary goal does conservation aim to achieve?
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are examples of development-oriented environmental ethics.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are examples of development-oriented environmental ethics.
Name one innovative strategy used by scientists to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
Name one innovative strategy used by scientists to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
Climate change leads to challenges such as increased frequency of _____ events.
Climate change leads to challenges such as increased frequency of _____ events.
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat degradation in the Cayman Islands?
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat degradation in the Cayman Islands?
Cutting-edge technologies are not useful in monitoring endangered species.
Cutting-edge technologies are not useful in monitoring endangered species.
Match the following environmental ethics with their descriptions:
Match the following environmental ethics with their descriptions:
What is one approach to raise public awareness about biodiversity conservation mentioned in the context?
What is one approach to raise public awareness about biodiversity conservation mentioned in the context?
Marine ecosystems often require conservation measures such as _____ regulations.
Marine ecosystems often require conservation measures such as _____ regulations.
What is a consequence of development environmental ethics?
What is a consequence of development environmental ethics?
The film 'Racing Extinction' focuses on the need for increased habitat destruction.
The film 'Racing Extinction' focuses on the need for increased habitat destruction.
What method did scientists use to document whales in the Pacific?
What method did scientists use to document whales in the Pacific?
What is the primary threat to biodiversity caused by climate change?
What is the primary threat to biodiversity caused by climate change?
Biodiverse ecosystems are more vulnerable to environmental changes.
Biodiverse ecosystems are more vulnerable to environmental changes.
What are ecosystem services?
What are ecosystem services?
The ____ Islands are famous for their unique variety of ecosystems.
The ____ Islands are famous for their unique variety of ecosystems.
Match the type of population impact with its corresponding example:
Match the type of population impact with its corresponding example:
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat loss?
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat loss?
The Bishnois are known for their efforts to preserve wildlife and trees.
The Bishnois are known for their efforts to preserve wildlife and trees.
Define anthropocentrism.
Define anthropocentrism.
Ecocentric worldviews emphasize the integrity of the Earth’s _____.
Ecocentric worldviews emphasize the integrity of the Earth’s _____.
Match the following worldviews with their definitions:
Match the following worldviews with their definitions:
What is an example of a provisioning ecosystem service?
What is an example of a provisioning ecosystem service?
Invasive species help support local biodiversity.
Invasive species help support local biodiversity.
Explain the significance of preserving biodiversity.
Explain the significance of preserving biodiversity.
Overexploitation of natural resources can lead to the extinction of _____.
Overexploitation of natural resources can lead to the extinction of _____.
Which of the following best describes biocentrism?
Which of the following best describes biocentrism?
Pollution can negatively impact human health but has no effect on wildlife.
Pollution can negatively impact human health but has no effect on wildlife.
What is a potential negative consequence of widespread slash and burn farming?
What is a potential negative consequence of widespread slash and burn farming?
Endangered species are only threatened by habitat loss.
Endangered species are only threatened by habitat loss.
Name an example of an endangered species.
Name an example of an endangered species.
The __________ is an example of an invasive species that negatively impacts native wildlife.
The __________ is an example of an invasive species that negatively impacts native wildlife.
Match the term with its definition:
Match the term with its definition:
What does Julia Butterfly Hill advocate for?
What does Julia Butterfly Hill advocate for?
Mass extinction events have no effect on global biodiversity.
Mass extinction events have no effect on global biodiversity.
Provide an example of a flagship species.
Provide an example of a flagship species.
____________ farming involves the clearing of land by cutting and burning vegetation.
____________ farming involves the clearing of land by cutting and burning vegetation.
Which of the following best describes invasive species?
Which of the following best describes invasive species?
Grassroots conservation efforts are often community-led initiatives.
Grassroots conservation efforts are often community-led initiatives.
What is the significance of old growth forests?
What is the significance of old growth forests?
Amphibians are often used as __________ species to indicate water quality.
Amphibians are often used as __________ species to indicate water quality.
What is the primary impact of mass extinction events on ecosystems?
What is the primary impact of mass extinction events on ecosystems?
Match the species with their roles:
Match the species with their roles:
What role did ecotourism play in manta ray conservation?
What role did ecotourism play in manta ray conservation?
The term 'tree hugger' originated from the early conservation movement in the late 19th century.
The term 'tree hugger' originated from the early conservation movement in the late 19th century.
Who led the protest against tree cutting in the village of Khejarli?
Who led the protest against tree cutting in the village of Khejarli?
The ________ Movement popularized the act of tree hugging in India during the 1970s.
The ________ Movement popularized the act of tree hugging in India during the 1970s.
Match the type of diversity with its definition:
Match the type of diversity with its definition:
What significant event galvanized the Bishnois community to advocate for tree protection?
What significant event galvanized the Bishnois community to advocate for tree protection?
Genetic diversity refers only to the variations observed in different species.
Genetic diversity refers only to the variations observed in different species.
Name one example of a community that traditionally values trees and wildlife.
Name one example of a community that traditionally values trees and wildlife.
Coral reefs exhibit a high level of ________ diversity due to the variety of species inhabiting them.
Coral reefs exhibit a high level of ________ diversity due to the variety of species inhabiting them.
Match the threats to biodiversity with their descriptions:
Match the threats to biodiversity with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a reason to preserve biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to preserve biodiversity?
The Chipko Movement primarily involved men in its protests against deforestation.
The Chipko Movement primarily involved men in its protests against deforestation.
What does ecosystem diversity refer to?
What does ecosystem diversity refer to?
The Bishnois community's actions have inspired the ____ movement worldwide.
The Bishnois community's actions have inspired the ____ movement worldwide.
Which of the following individuals was an early proponent of environmental conservation?
Which of the following individuals was an early proponent of environmental conservation?
What is the primary significance of grassroots conservation?
What is the primary significance of grassroots conservation?
Endemic species can be found in multiple geographic regions.
Endemic species can be found in multiple geographic regions.
Name one example of an endemic species.
Name one example of an endemic species.
Selective harvest is also known as __________.
Selective harvest is also known as __________.
Match the type of harvest with its characteristics:
Match the type of harvest with its characteristics:
What is one significant potential impact of clear-cut harvesting?
What is one significant potential impact of clear-cut harvesting?
Ecotourism has no economic benefits for conservation efforts.
Ecotourism has no economic benefits for conservation efforts.
What is landscape ecology primarily concerned with?
What is landscape ecology primarily concerned with?
The transition to agriculture began with the __________ Revolution.
The transition to agriculture began with the __________ Revolution.
Match the agricultural advancement with its benefit:
Match the agricultural advancement with its benefit:
What is a major drawback of monoculture?
What is a major drawback of monoculture?
All forms of modern agriculture harm the environment.
All forms of modern agriculture harm the environment.
What does agroecology emphasize in agricultural practices?
What does agroecology emphasize in agricultural practices?
Irrigation systems developed by ancient civilizations include canals, ditches, and __________.
Irrigation systems developed by ancient civilizations include canals, ditches, and __________.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of ecotourism?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of ecotourism?
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for building proteins and nucleic acids in plants?
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for building proteins and nucleic acids in plants?
Micronutrients are required in larger quantities than macronutrients.
Micronutrients are required in larger quantities than macronutrients.
Name two techniques used for genetic modification in plants.
Name two techniques used for genetic modification in plants.
Phosphorus is important for the formation of _____ in both plants and animals.
Phosphorus is important for the formation of _____ in both plants and animals.
Match the following micronutrients with their primary purpose.
Match the following micronutrients with their primary purpose.
Which of the following is a genetically modified organism created to enhance nutritional content?
Which of the following is a genetically modified organism created to enhance nutritional content?
GMOs are created through natural processes without human intervention.
GMOs are created through natural processes without human intervention.
What is the main purpose of using pesticides in agriculture?
What is the main purpose of using pesticides in agriculture?
Potassium helps regulate _____ in animal cells.
Potassium helps regulate _____ in animal cells.
Match the following GM plants with their specific modifications.
Match the following GM plants with their specific modifications.
Which nutrient is most directly involved in photosynthesis?
Which nutrient is most directly involved in photosynthesis?
Insecticides often lead to problems such as pesticide resistance in pests.
Insecticides often lead to problems such as pesticide resistance in pests.
Mention one problem associated with the use of insecticides.
Mention one problem associated with the use of insecticides.
Agriculture must embrace more _____ practices to ensure food security and protect ecosystems.
Agriculture must embrace more _____ practices to ensure food security and protect ecosystems.
Which nutrient is known for its role in cell membrane structure and energy metabolism in animals?
Which nutrient is known for its role in cell membrane structure and energy metabolism in animals?
What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Pesticides have no impact on human health.
Pesticides have no impact on human health.
Name two issues that can arise from the prolonged use of insecticides.
Name two issues that can arise from the prolonged use of insecticides.
Food security ensures that all people have __________, social, and economic access to enough nutritious food.
Food security ensures that all people have __________, social, and economic access to enough nutritious food.
Match the following countries with their food security status:
Match the following countries with their food security status:
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to food insecurity?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to food insecurity?
Integrated Pest Management encourages reliance on chemical pesticides.
Integrated Pest Management encourages reliance on chemical pesticides.
What are the four dimensions of food security?
What are the four dimensions of food security?
The Cayman Islands regulate the importation and use of __________ to ensure environmental safety.
The Cayman Islands regulate the importation and use of __________ to ensure environmental safety.
Match the following issues with their associated impacts on pest management:
Match the following issues with their associated impacts on pest management:
Which of the following is a benefit of Integrated Pest Management?
Which of the following is a benefit of Integrated Pest Management?
Countries with better agricultural infrastructure are generally food insecure.
Countries with better agricultural infrastructure are generally food insecure.
What are some common environmental challenges that contribute to food insecurity?
What are some common environmental challenges that contribute to food insecurity?
Pesticides are used in the Cayman Islands primarily for agriculture, horticulture, and __________ control.
Pesticides are used in the Cayman Islands primarily for agriculture, horticulture, and __________ control.
Match the following pest management techniques with their descriptions:
Match the following pest management techniques with their descriptions:
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Human Population Growth
Human Population Growth
The change in the number of people over time, influenced by factors like resources, disease, and technology.
Lag Growth Phase
Lag Growth Phase
Slow population growth, often seen in hunter-gatherer societies due to limited resources and high mortality.
Agricultural Revolution
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Shift from hunting and gathering to farming, leading to more stable food supply and larger populations.
Industrial Revolution
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Exponential Growth
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Carrying Capacity
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West Indian Mahogany Usage
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) Usage
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Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) Usage
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Soursop (Annona muricata) Usage
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Spanish Needle (Bidens alba) Usage
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Small-scale Agriculture in Africa: Food Security
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Small-scale Agriculture in Africa: Livelihoods
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Small-scale Agriculture in Africa: Cultural Heritage
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Agriculture Expansion in South America: Deforestation
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Infrastructure Development and Deforestation
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Slash and burn farming
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Deforestation (caused by slash and burn)
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Soil degradation (slash and burn)
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Greenhouse gas emissions (slash and burn)
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Palm oil plantations
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Loss of biodiversity (palm oil)
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Water pollution (palm oil)
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Large-scale agriculture (Asia)
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Shifting cultivation (Asia)
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Road construction (deforestation)
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Marine Protected Area (MPA)
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Racing Extinction
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Lamakera
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Ecotourism and Manta Rays
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Bishnois and Tree Hugging
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Chipko Movement
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Tree Hugger
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Species Diversity (Biological Diversity)
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Genetic Diversity
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Cultural Impact of 'Tree Hugger'
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Pop Culture's 'Tree Hugger'
Pop Culture's 'Tree Hugger'
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Overexploitation
Overexploitation
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Pollution
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Anthropocentric
Anthropocentric
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Biocentric
Biocentric
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Ecocentric
Ecocentric
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Resilience (Ecosystem)
Resilience (Ecosystem)
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Bishnois
Bishnois
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Cultural Values
Cultural Values
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Mass Extinction Event
Mass Extinction Event
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Old Growth Forest
Old Growth Forest
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Julia Butterfly Hill
Julia Butterfly Hill
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Endangered Species
Endangered Species
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Indicator Species
Indicator Species
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Flagship Species
Flagship Species
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Umbrella Species
Umbrella Species
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Grassroots Conservation
Grassroots Conservation
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What is the importance of Ecosystem Services?
What is the importance of Ecosystem Services?
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How does slash and burn farming impact the environment?
How does slash and burn farming impact the environment?
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Why are old growth forests important?
Why are old growth forests important?
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Macronutrients
Macronutrients
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Micronutrients
Micronutrients
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Nitrogen (N)
Nitrogen (N)
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Phosphorus (P)
Phosphorus (P)
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Potassium (K)
Potassium (K)
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GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
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Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation
Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation
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Gene Gun (Particle Bombardment)
Gene Gun (Particle Bombardment)
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Pesticides
Pesticides
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Insecticide Problems
Insecticide Problems
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Roundup Ready Soybeans
Roundup Ready Soybeans
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Bt Corn
Bt Corn
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Golden Rice
Golden Rice
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Evolution vs. Genetic Modification
Evolution vs. Genetic Modification
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Endemic Species
Endemic Species
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Selective Harvest
Selective Harvest
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Clear-cut Harvest
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Ecotourism
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Landscape Ecology
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Polyculture
Polyculture
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Monoculture
Monoculture
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Mechanization in Agriculture
Mechanization in Agriculture
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Irrigation Systems
Irrigation Systems
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Pesticides and Fertilizers
Pesticides and Fertilizers
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Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
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Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
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Early Agricultural Practices
Early Agricultural Practices
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Advancements in Agricultural Technology
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Pesticide Benefits
Pesticide Benefits
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Non-Target Effects
Non-Target Effects
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Pesticide Resistance
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Environmental Pollution
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Food Security
Food Security
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Food Secure Countries
Food Secure Countries
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Food Insecure Countries
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Potential Food Insecurity in Wealthy Countries
Potential Food Insecurity in Wealthy Countries
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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Benefits of IPM
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IPM Techniques
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Cayman Islands Pesticide Regulation
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IPM Promotion in Cayman
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Collaborative Pest Management
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Study Notes
Chapter 4: Human Population Growth
- Human population growth has been slow for most of history, limited by resource scarcity, disease, and high mortality.
- The agricultural and industrial revolutions led to a dramatic increase in population, shifting from lag growth to exponential growth (log growth).
- The 20th century saw explosive growth due to advances in medicine, sanitation, and agriculture (Green Revolution).
- Current concerns about resource depletion and human carrying capacity are looming, impacting other species' existence.
- Exponential growth is characterized by a J-shaped curve on a population growth graph.
- Carrying capacity is the maximum sustainable population size supported by available resources.
- Environmental resistance factors regulate population growth, preventing exceeding the carrying capacity.
- Density-dependent factors affect populations as density increases (competition, predation).
- Density-independent factors affect all populations regardless of density (natural disasters, pollution).
- Age distribution significantly influences population growth.
- No growth vs. rapid growth age structures differ considerably in the proportion of pre-reproductive, reproductive, and post-reproductive individuals.
- Various factors influence age structure, including fertility rates, healthcare/life expectancy, economic development, migration, and delayed childbearing/marriage.
- Social factors like child brides, son preference, and limited access to birth control influence population dynamics significantly.
Chapter 5/6: Deforestation & Land Use
- Intact forests provide essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, biodiversity support, soil protection, water regulation, and recreational value.
- Non-food plants in the Cayman Islands (e.g., West Indian Mahogany, Sage, Aloe Vera, Soursop, Spanish Needle) have various medicinal and traditional uses.
- Small-scale agriculture is a major driver of deforestation in Africa.
- Land use issues in South America include deforestation for agriculture (soy, palm oil, cattle), infrastructure, and urbanization.
- Land use issues in Asia include palm oil plantations, shifting cultivation, and infrastructure development (e.g., roads, hydropower).
- Deforestation in the Cayman Islands is driven by urbanization, tourism, agricultural expansion, and invasive species.
- Conservation, preservation, and development ethical viewpoints differ in approaches to environmental management (conservation aims for sustainable use, preservation prioritizes protection, and development balances environmental considerations with human progress).
- Scientists employ various methods to preserve endangered species (investigating wildlife crime, raising awareness, using advanced technology).
- The history of "tree hugging" is tied to community resistance to deforestation (e.g., the Bishnoi resistance) and the development of parks for land preservation.
Chapter 5/6: Biodiversity and Threats
- Biodiversity encompasses species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity.
- Threats to biodiversity include habitat loss/degradation, climate change, overexploitation, pollution, and invasive species.
- Preserving biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability, ecosystem services, economic benefits, cultural/aesthetic value, and ethical principles.
Chapter 7: Nutrition, Agriculture, and Food Security
- Agriculture has evolved from labor-intensive polyculture to mechanized monoculture, utilizing pesticides and fertilizers and irrigation systems.
- Essential macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and micronutrients (calcium, iron, copper) for plant and animal health.
- GMOs use genetic engineering techniques to improve crops (e.g., Roundup Ready Soybeans, Bt Corn, Golden Rice).
- Techniques to introduce foreign DNA include Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and gene guns, differing from natural evolution.
- Pesticides are used worldwide to control pests, increasing crop yields.
- Challenges associated with insecticides include non-target effects, pesticide resistance, environmental contamination, and human health concerns.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) seeks to minimize reliance on pesticides through various biological, cultural, and physical methods.
- Food security encompasses access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
- Global disparities in food security are due to environmental, sociological, and economic factors (climate, conflict, poverty).
- Potential factors leading to food insecurity in wealthy countries include economic shocks, natural disasters, and global supply chain disruptions.
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