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What is the sum of all biotic and abiotic factors that affect an organism or ecological system?
What is the sum of all biotic and abiotic factors that affect an organism or ecological system?
What is the interdisciplinary study of how humans interact with the environment?
What is the interdisciplinary study of how humans interact with the environment?
Which of these worldviews values all living organisms and considers their well-being?
Which of these worldviews values all living organisms and considers their well-being?
Which of these worldviews emphasizes practical and economic benefits of resources?
Which of these worldviews emphasizes practical and economic benefits of resources?
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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
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What is the shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming called?
What is the shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming called?
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What is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment?
What is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment?
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What is the difference between correlation and causation?
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
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A blind experiment involves both the researcher and the participants being unaware of the group assignments.
A blind experiment involves both the researcher and the participants being unaware of the group assignments.
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Which factors include trees, deer, and fungi, while abiotic factors include sunlight, soil, and water?
Which factors include trees, deer, and fungi, while abiotic factors include sunlight, soil, and water?
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Which of the following advocates for protecting nature based on ethical and moral grounds?
Which of the following advocates for protecting nature based on ethical and moral grounds?
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The interdisciplinary nature of environmental science means that it draws only on biological principles to address environmental issues.
The interdisciplinary nature of environmental science means that it draws only on biological principles to address environmental issues.
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What are the basic needs for life?
What are the basic needs for life?
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What is the name of the oil spill that occurred in Alaska in 1989?
What is the name of the oil spill that occurred in Alaska in 1989?
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What are the steps involved in the scientific method?
What are the steps involved in the scientific method?
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A controlled experiment involves a control group, but not an experimental group.
A controlled experiment involves a control group, but not an experimental group.
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Which of these is an example of an anthropocentric worldview?
Which of these is an example of an anthropocentric worldview?
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Which type of worldview emphasizes the value of entire ecosystems, including both living and non-living components?
Which type of worldview emphasizes the value of entire ecosystems, including both living and non-living components?
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What is the difference between preservation and conservation?
What is the difference between preservation and conservation?
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The Tragedy of the Commons illustrates how overgrazing on shared pasture can lead to resource depletion.
The Tragedy of the Commons illustrates how overgrazing on shared pasture can lead to resource depletion.
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What is the study of matter, its properties, and how it interacts with energy and other matter?
What is the study of matter, its properties, and how it interacts with energy and other matter?
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The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter can be created but not destroyed.
The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter can be created but not destroyed.
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Which of these is NOT a type of organic compound?
Which of these is NOT a type of organic compound?
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What is the process that changes substances into new substances with different properties?
What is the process that changes substances into new substances with different properties?
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Which of these is a process where organisms break down glucose to release stored energy?
Which of these is a process where organisms break down glucose to release stored energy?
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What is the use of organisms, such as bacteria, to clean up pollutants in the environment?
What is the use of organisms, such as bacteria, to clean up pollutants in the environment?
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Which of these is a community of organisms interacting with their abiotic environment?
Which of these is a community of organisms interacting with their abiotic environment?
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Energy can be created or destroyed, but not transformed.
Energy can be created or destroyed, but not transformed.
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Which of these is NOT a type of energy?
Which of these is NOT a type of energy?
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Which of these is the process where producers convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Which of these is the process where producers convert sunlight into chemical energy?
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What is the difference between hydrothermal vent producers and other producers?
What is the difference between hydrothermal vent producers and other producers?
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Which of these is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a defined structure and composition?
Which of these is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a defined structure and composition?
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The rock cycle is a continuous process of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks.
The rock cycle is a continuous process of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks.
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Intrusive igneous rocks form when magma cools slowly inside the Earth.
Intrusive igneous rocks form when magma cools slowly inside the Earth.
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Which of these is the process of breaking down rocks by physical or chemical processes?
Which of these is the process of breaking down rocks by physical or chemical processes?
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Which of these is the layer of gases surrounding Earth?
Which of these is the layer of gases surrounding Earth?
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Which of these is the solid parts of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms?
Which of these is the solid parts of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms?
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Plate tectonics is driven by convection currents in the mantle.
Plate tectonics is driven by convection currents in the mantle.
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Which of these is NOT a type of plate boundary?
Which of these is NOT a type of plate boundary?
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Which of these is a deep depression in the ocean floor at convergent boundaries?
Which of these is a deep depression in the ocean floor at convergent boundaries?
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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface.
Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface.
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Which of these is a plume of magma creating volcanic islands away from plate boundaries?
Which of these is a plume of magma creating volcanic islands away from plate boundaries?
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Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.
Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.
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Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
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Which of these is the downhill movement of soil and rock due to gravity?
Which of these is the downhill movement of soil and rock due to gravity?
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What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
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Which of these is a rock formed from cooling magma or lava?
Which of these is a rock formed from cooling magma or lava?
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Which of these is the process of breaking down rocks by physical or chemical means?
Which of these is the process of breaking down rocks by physical or chemical means?
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The layer of gases surrounding Earth is called the hydrosphere.
The layer of gases surrounding Earth is called the hydrosphere.
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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.
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Which of these is a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
Which of these is a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
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Mass wasting is the downhill movement of soil and rock caused by gravity, often triggered by factors like rainfall or slope instability.
Mass wasting is the downhill movement of soil and rock caused by gravity, often triggered by factors like rainfall or slope instability.
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The study of relationships between organisms and their environment is called biology.
The study of relationships between organisms and their environment is called biology.
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The Richter scale measures the intensity of an earthquake.
The Richter scale measures the intensity of an earthquake.
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Volcanic eruptions release only lava, not ash or gases.
Volcanic eruptions release only lava, not ash or gases.
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Human activities like deforestation and construction can increase the risk of mass wasting.
Human activities like deforestation and construction can increase the risk of mass wasting.
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Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term conditions.
Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term conditions.
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Which of these is the lowest atmospheric layer, extending up to about 10 km, where weather occurs?
Which of these is the lowest atmospheric layer, extending up to about 10 km, where weather occurs?
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Which of these is a low-pressure zone near the equator with minimal wind?
Which of these is a low-pressure zone near the equator with minimal wind?
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Which of these is responsible for the trade winds and tropical rainforests?
Which of these is responsible for the trade winds and tropical rainforests?
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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases due to fewer air molecules higher up.
Air pressure decreases as altitude increases due to fewer air molecules higher up.
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The Coriolis Effect is caused by Earth's rotation, influencing wind patterns and ocean currents.
The Coriolis Effect is caused by Earth's rotation, influencing wind patterns and ocean currents.
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A rain shadow is a dry area on the windward side of a mountain, caused by moist air rising and losing moisture on the leeward side.
A rain shadow is a dry area on the windward side of a mountain, caused by moist air rising and losing moisture on the leeward side.
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The Earth's atmosphere has always had the same composition as it does today.
The Earth's atmosphere has always had the same composition as it does today.
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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
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The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere, where meteors burn up.
The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere, where meteors burn up.
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The thermosphere is the warmest layer of the atmosphere, where the aurora borealis occurs.
The thermosphere is the warmest layer of the atmosphere, where the aurora borealis occurs.
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The tropopause is the boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere.
The tropopause is the boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere.
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The stratopause is the boundary between the mesosphere and the thermosphere.
The stratopause is the boundary between the mesosphere and the thermosphere.
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The mesopause is the boundary between the thermosphere and the exosphere.
The mesopause is the boundary between the thermosphere and the exosphere.
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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate refers to the long-term weather patterns over a long period in a specific area.
Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate refers to the long-term weather patterns over a long period in a specific area.
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Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.
Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.
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Convection cells are large-scale patterns of air movement caused by differential heating, with warm air rising and cool air sinking.
Convection cells are large-scale patterns of air movement caused by differential heating, with warm air rising and cool air sinking.
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The Hadley Cell is a tropical convection cell between 0° and 30° latitude, responsible for the trade winds and tropical rainforests.
The Hadley Cell is a tropical convection cell between 0° and 30° latitude, responsible for the trade winds and tropical rainforests.
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The Ferrel Cell is the convection cell between 30° and 60° latitude, linked to the westerlies and temperate climates.
The Ferrel Cell is the convection cell between 30° and 60° latitude, linked to the westerlies and temperate climates.
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The Polar Cell is the convection cell between 60° latitude and the poles, driving cold, dry polar climates.
The Polar Cell is the convection cell between 60° latitude and the poles, driving cold, dry polar climates.
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The Doldrums are low-pressure zones near the equator with minimal wind.
The Doldrums are low-pressure zones near the equator with minimal wind.
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Trade winds blow from east to west between the equator and 30° latitude.
Trade winds blow from east to west between the equator and 30° latitude.
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Westerlies blow from west to east between 30° and 60° latitude.
Westerlies blow from west to east between 30° and 60° latitude.
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A jet stream is a fast-flowing, high-altitude air current that influences weather.
A jet stream is a fast-flowing, high-altitude air current that influences weather.
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Which of these is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?
Which of these is NOT a layer of the atmosphere?
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The Earth's atmosphere is made up primarily of nitrogen and oxygen.
The Earth's atmosphere is made up primarily of nitrogen and oxygen.
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The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.
The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.
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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the long-term weather patterns in a specific area.
Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the long-term weather patterns in a specific area.
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Air pressure increases as altitude increases due to more air molecules present.
Air pressure increases as altitude increases due to more air molecules present.
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Temperature variations around the globe are primarily due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and the distribution of solar energy.
Temperature variations around the globe are primarily due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and the distribution of solar energy.
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Trade winds, westerlies, and doldrums are all types of wind patterns caused by differential heating and Earth's rotation.
Trade winds, westerlies, and doldrums are all types of wind patterns caused by differential heating and Earth's rotation.
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Which of these is NOT a type of ocean current?
Which of these is NOT a type of ocean current?
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Surface currents are driven by wind patterns and Earth's rotation.
Surface currents are driven by wind patterns and Earth's rotation.
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Which of these is a large-scale circular ocean current that forms in major ocean basins?
Which of these is a large-scale circular ocean current that forms in major ocean basins?
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Upwelling occurs when deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, typically near coastlines.
Upwelling occurs when deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, typically near coastlines.
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A red tide is a harmful algal bloom that can discolor the water and produce toxins harmful to marine life and humans.
A red tide is a harmful algal bloom that can discolor the water and produce toxins harmful to marine life and humans.
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The global ocean circulation system driven by differences in water temperature and salinity is called:
The global ocean circulation system driven by differences in water temperature and salinity is called:
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El Niño is a periodic climate phenomenon involving the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which can disrupt weather patterns globally.
El Niño is a periodic climate phenomenon involving the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which can disrupt weather patterns globally.
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La Niña is the opposite of El Niño, involving cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which also affects global weather patterns.
La Niña is the opposite of El Niño, involving cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which also affects global weather patterns.
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ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) refers to the combined phenomenon of El Niño and La Niña, which can have significant impacts on global weather patterns.
ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) refers to the combined phenomenon of El Niño and La Niña, which can have significant impacts on global weather patterns.
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Surface currents are driven by wind patterns and Earth's rotation, moving in large circular patterns known as gyres.
Surface currents are driven by wind patterns and Earth's rotation, moving in large circular patterns known as gyres.
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Study Notes
Environmental Science
- 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.
- Prevention: Protecting the environment from human interference.
- Conservation: Managing natural resources to ensure their long-term sustainability.
- Environmental Ethics: The moral principles that guide 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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This quiz covers key concepts in Environmental Science, including the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors, and the principles of stewardship and environmentalism. Explore the various worldviews such as anthropocentrism, biocentrism, and ecocentrism that shape our understanding of the environment.
