17 Questions
What is the concept of the totality of Earth's ecosystems referred to as?
Gaia Hypothesis
What is included in the definition of natural resources?
Animal and plant resources, as well as human resources
What is the primary way energy is lost from the Earth?
Reflection of solar radiation by the atmosphere
What is the main categorization of mineral resources?
Metals and non-metals
What is the term for the Earth's solid portion?
Lithosphere
What is the primary consequence of converting productive lands into residential and industrial zones?
Reduced vegetation and wildlife habitat
What is the primary function of the Earth's atmosphere?
Regulating the Earth's temperature
What is the primary objective of sustainable development?
To ensure the long-term health of the planet
What is the primary characteristic of the Earth as an ecosystem?
It is a closed system with limited resources
What is the primary consequence of urbanization on the environment?
Elimination of wildlife habitat
What is the primary goal of identifying major global problems?
To develop strategies for sustainable development
What is the estimated number of species on Earth, according to the text?
5-100 million
What is the primary cause of loss of biodiversity, according to the text?
Deforestation and land conversion
What is the name of the period when spore-bearing plants dominated, according to the text?
Carboniferous Period
What is the main consequence of overpopulation, according to the text?
Pressure on natural resources
What is the pH level of acid rain, according to the text?
5.5 or lower
What are the two main causes of acid deposition, according to the text?
Sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides
Test your knowledge of the Earth's systems, including the lithosphere and biosphere, and explore the concepts of the Gaia hypothesis and natural resources management.
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