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Which term refers to disruptions in the usual function of ecosystems?
What can cause environmental issues?
When are environmental issues considered serious?
What is environmental protection?
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What is environmentalism?
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Which of the following is a major long-term threat to coral reefs?
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What is the relationship between coral polyps and zooxanthellae?
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Why are coral reefs important centers of biodiversity?
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What are the three problems that climate change can stimulate and kill coral reefs?
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What factors influence climate?
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Study Notes
Environmental Issues
- Disruptions in the usual function of ecosystems are referred to as environmental issues.
- Environmental issues can be caused by human activities, natural disasters, or a combination of both.
- Environmental issues are considered serious when they have significant, long-term, and widespread negative impacts on the environment.
Environmental Protection and Environmentalism
- Environmental protection refers to the practices, policies, and measures aimed at preserving the natural environment and preventing pollution.
- Environmentalism is a social and political movement that advocates for the protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources.
Coral Reefs
- Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are major long-term threats to coral reefs.
- Coral polyps have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, which are single-celled algae that live inside coral tissues and provide nutrients through photosynthesis.
- Coral reefs are important centers of biodiversity due to their complex structure, which provides habitat for a wide range of species.
Climate Change and Coral Reefs
- Climate change can stimulate coral bleaching, ocean acidification, and increased sea surface temperatures, which can kill coral reefs.
- Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and changes in salinity and sea levels are factors that influence climate.
Climate Factors
- Factors that influence climate include greenhouse gas emissions, volcanic eruptions, changes in Earth's orbit, and variations in the sun's energy output.
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Test your knowledge about environmental issues and the importance of environmental protection in this quiz. Learn about the various disruptions in ecosystems and the impacts of human activities on the environment. Find out how serious these issues can be and the steps we can take to protect our planet.
