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Which of the following best describes the impact of increasing greenhouse gas concentrations on the Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following best describes the impact of increasing greenhouse gas concentrations on the Earth's atmosphere?
- Enhanced reflection of solar radiation back into space, stabilizing global temperatures.
- Decrease in the amount of thermal energy radiated back into space, leading to a cooling effect.
- Increase in the trapping of thermal energy within the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect. (correct)
- Reduction in the ozone layer's ability to filter harmful UV radiation.
How does the interconnectedness of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere primarily manifest in the environment?
How does the interconnectedness of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere primarily manifest in the environment?
- Through the direct transfer of thermal energy from the sun.
- Through the process of photochemical reactions that form the ozone layer.
- Via the distribution of fresh water reserves across the globe.
- Through the carbon cycle, which involves the exchange of carbon among these spheres. (correct)
Which of these options accurately reflects the role of the ozone layer in protecting life on Earth?
Which of these options accurately reflects the role of the ozone layer in protecting life on Earth?
- Absorbing the majority of infrared radiation from the sun.
- Shielding the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. (correct)
- Reflecting harmful solar flares away from the planet.
- Maintaining a constant atmospheric pressure.
What is the most significant environmental consequence of acid rain on terrestrial ecosystems?
What is the most significant environmental consequence of acid rain on terrestrial ecosystems?
Which of the following human activities contributes most significantly to the depletion of the ozone layer?
Which of the following human activities contributes most significantly to the depletion of the ozone layer?
How do the '4Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) contribute to environmental sustainability?
How do the '4Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) contribute to environmental sustainability?
How might a decrease in mortality rates most directly impact population growth and environmental pressures?
How might a decrease in mortality rates most directly impact population growth and environmental pressures?
What is the primary role of decomposers within a biotic environment?
What is the primary role of decomposers within a biotic environment?
Flashcards
Abiotic environment
Abiotic environment
Includes non-living elements like air, water, and soil.
Chief source of energy
Chief source of energy
The primary source of energy for Earth is the sun.
Photochemical Reaction
Photochemical Reaction
The formation of ozone involves this type of reaction.
Greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases
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Ozone layer
Ozone layer
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Acid Rain
Acid Rain
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
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Study Notes
Abiotic Environment
- Includes air, water, and soil
- Contains chief source of energy - sun
Energy Transfer
- Energy returned to the atmosphere as heat
- Examples of spheres include hydrosphere (water), biosphere (living things)
Environmental Concepts
- Consists of air, water, and soil
- Includes photochemical reaction
- Types of environments include physical, man-made, and social
- Social environments involve traditions, ethics, and culture
- Physical environments include abiotic factors
- Term "environment" means surrounding
Acid Rain
- Major cause of increased population growth
- Impact includes acidification of soil, loss of crops, and decreased mortality
- Components of acid rain include various substances, requiring reduction and recycling
Recycling and Environmental Protection
- Recyclable waste: metals, plastics, and sands
- 4Rs include reduce, reuse, recycle, and responsible use
- Public, environment, and saving natural resources
Atmospheric Layers and Components
- Layers that save life from UV rays - ozone layer
- Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and methane
- Greenhouse gases increase from fossil fuels
- Harmful environmental pollution includes thermal pollution
- Ozone layer height - 15-30 km
- Biotic environment includes producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Ozone molecule color - blue
- Earth's water coverage - 71%
- Fresh water reserves - 2.7%
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a greenhouse gas
- Major cause of ozone depletion - chlorofluorocarbons
- Atmospheric layers (troposphere, stratosphere, etc.) connected through carbon cycle
- Biosphere encompasses all living organisms
- Ozone hole is caused by ozone layer destruction, affecting historical monuments like the Taj Mahal
- Solar radiation is called solar flux
- Atmosphere least affected by acid rain
- Acid rain contains sulfuric acid
- Waste management includes proper disposal methods
- Biogas production from waste recovers resources
- Abiotic components of an ecosystem include humus, temperature, wind, and water
- Atmosphere extends up to 800m
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This lesson covers abiotic components like air, water, and soil, and their roles in ecology. It also discusses energy transfer, environmental types (physical, man-made, social), acid rain impacts, and recycling methods for metals, plastics, and sands.
