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What is the primary purpose of a controlled experiment?
What is the primary purpose of a controlled experiment?
Which type of experiment involves both researchers and participants being unaware of group assignments?
Which type of experiment involves both researchers and participants being unaware of group assignments?
What does a natural experiment primarily focus on?
What does a natural experiment primarily focus on?
What is the independent variable in an experiment testing the effect of different fertilizers on plant growth?
What is the independent variable in an experiment testing the effect of different fertilizers on plant growth?
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Which of the following best describes correlation in a scientific context?
Which of the following best describes correlation in a scientific context?
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What do biotic factors in an ecosystem include?
What do biotic factors in an ecosystem include?
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What step of the scientific method follows hypothesis formation?
What step of the scientific method follows hypothesis formation?
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What is a key element in the assessment of environmental justice?
What is a key element in the assessment of environmental justice?
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What is the primary focus of environmental science?
What is the primary focus of environmental science?
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Which of the following best defines stewardship in the context of the environment?
Which of the following best defines stewardship in the context of the environment?
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Which worldview emphasizes the well-being of all living organisms?
Which worldview emphasizes the well-being of all living organisms?
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Which of the following resources can be considered renewable?
Which of the following resources can be considered renewable?
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What does ecological footprint measure?
What does ecological footprint measure?
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What is the definition of conservation in environmental science?
What is the definition of conservation in environmental science?
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Which type of data consists of numerical descriptions?
Which type of data consists of numerical descriptions?
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What significant change did the Agricultural Revolution bring about?
What significant change did the Agricultural Revolution bring about?
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Which convection cell is responsible for trade winds and tropical rainforests?
Which convection cell is responsible for trade winds and tropical rainforests?
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What is the primary characteristic of the Doldrums?
What is the primary characteristic of the Doldrums?
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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
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The Westerlies primarily occur between which latitudes?
The Westerlies primarily occur between which latitudes?
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What is a rain shadow?
What is a rain shadow?
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What is the primary function of convection currents in the mantle?
What is the primary function of convection currents in the mantle?
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What is formed at a convergent boundary when two tectonic plates collide?
What is formed at a convergent boundary when two tectonic plates collide?
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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
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Which layer of the Earth is comprised of solid iron and nickel?
Which layer of the Earth is comprised of solid iron and nickel?
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What is the main cause of mass wasting?
What is the main cause of mass wasting?
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What defines the lithosphere?
What defines the lithosphere?
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Which of the following processes involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical structure?
Which of the following processes involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical structure?
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What occurs when one tectonic plate slides beneath another?
What occurs when one tectonic plate slides beneath another?
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What geological process is primarily associated with the formation of mountain ranges?
What geological process is primarily associated with the formation of mountain ranges?
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Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?
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What is the primary cause of tsunamis?
What is the primary cause of tsunamis?
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Which layer of the atmosphere is where the coldest temperatures are found?
Which layer of the atmosphere is where the coldest temperatures are found?
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What is relative humidity?
What is relative humidity?
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What boundary is characterized by earthquakes along faults?
What boundary is characterized by earthquakes along faults?
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What processes affect the formation of sedimentary rocks?
What processes affect the formation of sedimentary rocks?
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What is the function of the thermosphere in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the function of the thermosphere in the Earth's atmosphere?
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What is the main difference between preservation and conservation?
What is the main difference between preservation and conservation?
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Which revolution is associated with a significant increase in food production?
Which revolution is associated with a significant increase in food production?
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What does the Law of Conservation of Matter state?
What does the Law of Conservation of Matter state?
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In the context of chemistry, what characterizes a combustion reaction?
In the context of chemistry, what characterizes a combustion reaction?
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What is a key characteristic of pseudoscience?
What is a key characteristic of pseudoscience?
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What phenomenon does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' describe?
What phenomenon does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' describe?
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Which of the following best describes ecocentric worldviews?
Which of the following best describes ecocentric worldviews?
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What is primarily observed on the x-axis of a graph representing experimental data?
What is primarily observed on the x-axis of a graph representing experimental data?
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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
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Which type of experiment is designed to eliminate bias by keeping both researchers and participants unaware of group assignments?
Which type of experiment is designed to eliminate bias by keeping both researchers and participants unaware of group assignments?
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What is a key characteristic of peer review in scientific research?
What is a key characteristic of peer review in scientific research?
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What best describes the relationship defined by correlation in scientific studies?
What best describes the relationship defined by correlation in scientific studies?
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Which of the following factors is considered abiotic in an ecosystem?
Which of the following factors is considered abiotic in an ecosystem?
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In the context of environmental science, what distinguishes it from environmentalism?
In the context of environmental science, what distinguishes it from environmentalism?
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What does the cleanup process of an environmental disaster, such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, primarily involve?
What does the cleanup process of an environmental disaster, such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, primarily involve?
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What is the primary role of skepticism in scientific inquiry?
What is the primary role of skepticism in scientific inquiry?
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Which convection cell is responsible for westerlies and temperate climates?
Which convection cell is responsible for westerlies and temperate climates?
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What characterizes the Doldrums?
What characterizes the Doldrums?
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Which two gases predominantly made up early Earth's atmosphere?
Which two gases predominantly made up early Earth's atmosphere?
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Where is the ozone layer located within the Earth's atmosphere?
Where is the ozone layer located within the Earth's atmosphere?
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Which of the following best describes a rain shadow?
Which of the following best describes a rain shadow?
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Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by increasing temperatures due to ozone absorption of UV radiation?
Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by increasing temperatures due to ozone absorption of UV radiation?
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What phenomenon is primarily responsible for the creation of volcanic arcs at convergent boundaries?
What phenomenon is primarily responsible for the creation of volcanic arcs at convergent boundaries?
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Which atmospheric layer is where meteors generally burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere?
Which atmospheric layer is where meteors generally burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere?
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What term describes the force exerted by air molecules on Earth's surface, which decreases with altitude?
What term describes the force exerted by air molecules on Earth's surface, which decreases with altitude?
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What is the primary characteristic of the Pacific Ring of Fire?
What is the primary characteristic of the Pacific Ring of Fire?
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What is a significant effect of acid rain on landscapes, particularly in relation to limestone?
What is a significant effect of acid rain on landscapes, particularly in relation to limestone?
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Which seismic instrument is used to measure the energy of earthquakes on a logarithmic scale?
Which seismic instrument is used to measure the energy of earthquakes on a logarithmic scale?
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What is the primary human activity that increases the risk of mass wasting events?
What is the primary human activity that increases the risk of mass wasting events?
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What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
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Which of the following accurately represents the First Law of Thermodynamics?
Which of the following accurately represents the First Law of Thermodynamics?
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Which type of energy is stored in chemical bonds?
Which type of energy is stored in chemical bonds?
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In cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen are transformed into which products?
In cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen are transformed into which products?
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What principle describes the increased disorder in energy transformations?
What principle describes the increased disorder in energy transformations?
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What is the main focus of preservation in environmental science?
What is the main focus of preservation in environmental science?
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Which unit is commonly used to measure energy in food and chemistry?
Which unit is commonly used to measure energy in food and chemistry?
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Which process is involved in using microorganisms to clean up environmental pollutants?
Which process is involved in using microorganisms to clean up environmental pollutants?
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Which revolution marked a shift to industrial processes and urbanization?
Which revolution marked a shift to industrial processes and urbanization?
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What does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' primarily illustrate?
What does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' primarily illustrate?
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The Law of Conservation of Matter applies primarily to which of the following concepts?
The Law of Conservation of Matter applies primarily to which of the following concepts?
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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of exothermic reactions?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of exothermic reactions?
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Which term refers to organic compounds consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen?
Which term refers to organic compounds consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen?
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Which type of view focuses on the interconnectedness of all life forms within ecosystems?
Which type of view focuses on the interconnectedness of all life forms within ecosystems?
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What does a line graph typically represent on the Y-axis?
What does a line graph typically represent on the Y-axis?
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What is the focus of environmental ethics?
What is the focus of environmental ethics?
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How do biocentric and ecocentric worldviews primarily differ?
How do biocentric and ecocentric worldviews primarily differ?
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What characterizes a renewable resource?
What characterizes a renewable resource?
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What does the term 'ecological footprint' specifically measure?
What does the term 'ecological footprint' specifically measure?
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What is an anthropocentric view typically associated with?
What is an anthropocentric view typically associated with?
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Which of the following best describes preservation in environmental terms?
Which of the following best describes preservation in environmental terms?
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What role does stewardship play in environmental science?
What role does stewardship play in environmental science?
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What significant impact did the Industrial Revolution have on environmental science?
What significant impact did the Industrial Revolution have on environmental science?
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Study Notes
Environmental Science Key Terms
- Environment: The sum of all biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that affect an organism or ecological system.
- Biotic Factor: Any living component of an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals, bacteria).
- Abiotic Factor: Any non-living component of an ecosystem (e.g., sunlight, temperature, water).
- Environmental Science: The interdisciplinary study of how humans interact with the environment.
- Environmentalism: A social movement aimed at protecting the natural world.
- Culture: The collective beliefs, values, and practices that influence human behavior and interaction with the environment.
- Stewardship: Responsible management and care for the environment.
- Anthropocentric: A worldview that considers humans as the central and most important element of existence.
- Biocentric: A worldview that values all living organisms and considers their well-being.
- Ecocentric: A worldview that values entire ecosystems, including both living and non-living components.
- Utilitarian: Emphasizes practical and economic benefits of resources.
- Preservation: Protecting the environment from human interference.
- Conservation: Managing natural resources to ensure their long-term sustainability.
- Environmental Ethics: The moral principles guiding human interaction with the environment.
- Renewable Resource: A resource replenished naturally over short periods (e.g., sunlight, wind).
- Nonrenewable Resource: A resource that forms slowly and is finite (e.g., fossil fuels, minerals).
- Nomadic Lifestyle: A way of life where people move frequently in search of food and resources.
- Agricultural Revolution: The shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming, increasing resource use.
- Industrial Revolution: A period of industrialization that greatly increased energy use and resource demand.
- Consumption: The use of goods and resources by individuals or societies.
- Ecological Footprint: A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems.
- Independent Variable: The variable manipulated in an experiment.
- Dependent Variable: The variable measured in an experiment.
- Qualitative Data: Non-numerical data describing qualities or characteristics.
- Quantitative Data: Numerical data describing quantities or measurements.
- Manipulative Experiment: An experiment where the researcher actively changes the independent variable.
- Controlled Experiment: An experiment with a control group and experimental group(s) to isolate variable effects.
- Control: A baseline in an experiment used for comparison.
- Natural Experiment: Observation of natural events without manipulation by researchers.
- Laboratory Experiment: Experiments conducted in a controlled indoor environment.
- Field Experiment: Experiments conducted in natural settings.
- Blind Experiment: Participants do not know which group they are in to prevent bias.
- Double-Blind Experiment: Both researchers and participants are unaware of group assignments to eliminate bias.
- Experimental Bias: When researchers' expectations influence results.
- Correlation: A relationship between two variables that does not imply causation.
- Model: A simplified representation of a system or phenomenon.
- Peer Review: Evaluation of scientific work by other experts in the field.
- Skepticism: Questioning and critically evaluating scientific claims.
- Environmental Justice: The fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens.
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Test your knowledge of key terms in Environmental Science with this quiz. From biotic and abiotic factors to different worldviews like anthropocentric and ecocentric, this quiz covers essential concepts that shape our understanding of the environment. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!
