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What is a primary focus of Environmental Science?
What is a primary focus of Environmental Science?
Which principle emphasizes that communities are more effective together than apart?
Which principle emphasizes that communities are more effective together than apart?
How does ecocentrism differ from anthropocentrism?
How does ecocentrism differ from anthropocentrism?
What does the concept of 'Tragedy of the Commons' illustrate?
What does the concept of 'Tragedy of the Commons' illustrate?
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Which ecological principle involves the adaptation of organisms over time?
Which ecological principle involves the adaptation of organisms over time?
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Which of the following is characteristic of an anthropocentric perspective?
Which of the following is characteristic of an anthropocentric perspective?
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Which ecological principle suggests a response system in ecosystems?
Which ecological principle suggests a response system in ecosystems?
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What concept refers to the importance of different species in an ecosystem?
What concept refers to the importance of different species in an ecosystem?
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What condition is NOT required for the Tragedy of the Commons to occur?
What condition is NOT required for the Tragedy of the Commons to occur?
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Which strategy is NOT mentioned as a way to overcome the Tragedy of the Commons?
Which strategy is NOT mentioned as a way to overcome the Tragedy of the Commons?
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What common resource is considered an example of the Tragedy of the Commons?
What common resource is considered an example of the Tragedy of the Commons?
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Which of the following describes a key element of the Tragedy of the Commons?
Which of the following describes a key element of the Tragedy of the Commons?
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In addressing the Tragedy of the Commons, which role is critical for community members?
In addressing the Tragedy of the Commons, which role is critical for community members?
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Study Notes
Environmental Science Intro Chapters 1 and 2
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Environmental science encompasses various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, humanities, health science, law, government, ethics, math, English, and cultural studies. This is detailed in the syllabus on Google Classroom.
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The course will cover how the natural world works.
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Students will learn to identify and analyze environmental issues, both natural and human-made.
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They will evaluate the risks associated with these issues.
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The class will examine current and alternative solutions to these problems.
Ecological Principles
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Energy flows through ecosystems.
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Cycles repeat within ecosystems.
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Feedback mechanisms respond to stimuli.
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Organisms depend on each other (interdependence).
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Organisms adapt to their surroundings (adaptation).
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Systems emerge from combined actions (emergence).
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Groups of organisms form communities.
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Diversity exists among organisms.
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The whole system is greater than the sum of its parts.
Anthropocentric vs. Ecocentric
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Anthropocentric views humans as the central and most important entity in the universe, with human interests at the heart of everything.
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Ecocentric views all of nature as holding intrinsic value and considers the environment as the central concept, with humans as one important component in the environment. All living organisms deserve value.
Tragedy of the Commons
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The tragedy of the commons occurs when individuals act in their own self-interest regarding a shared resource, ultimately depleting or degrading it.
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Selfish use of common resources can lead to depletion of resources like housing, gas, forests, or groundwater.
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The tragedy of the commons is illustrated by declining environmental quality, like air pollution, deforestation, and water pollution.
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To overcome the tragedy of the commons, the following steps are needed;
- Establish clear boundaries for the shared resource.
- Match rules with local needs.
- Allow participation in managing the rules.
- Respect the rights of the community.
- Develop systems for monitoring behaviour.
- Implement sanctions for rule violations.
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Scarcity, rivalry, and non-excludability are critical factors in the tragedy of the commons.
Easter Island Study
- Students will conduct research and summarize events surrounding Easter Island
- They will connect this to the tragedy of the commons.
- The study will compare and contrast Easter Island's situation to the current state of Earth.
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This quiz covers Chapters 1 and 2 of the Environmental Science course. Students will learn about the interconnections within ecosystems, energy flows, and how to analyze environmental issues. The importance of biological diversity and ecological principles will also be emphasized.
