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Which type of resources can be replenished?
Which type of resources can be replenished?
- Both renewable and nonrenewable resources
- Renewable resources (correct)
- Nonrenewable resources
- None of the above
What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the greenhouse effect?
- A natural process that helps maintain Earth's temperature (correct)
- A process that cools down Earth's temperature
- A human-made process that helps maintain Earth's temperature
- A process that has no effect on Earth's temperature
What is the impact of invasive species on biodiversity and ecosystem stability?
What is the impact of invasive species on biodiversity and ecosystem stability?
- They have an equal impact as native species
- They have no impact
- They have a positive impact
- They have a negative impact (correct)
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Study Notes
- Precautionary principle emphasizes preventive action in environmental policy
- Renewable resources can be replenished, nonrenewable resources cannot
- Keystone species have a disproportionate impact on ecosystem structure and function
- Invasive species can negatively impact biodiversity and ecosystem stability
- Greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps maintain Earth's temperature
- Human activities have increased greenhouse gases, causing climate change
- Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun
- Fossil fuels and deforestation contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
- Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources
- Keystone species determine overall diversity and stability of ecosystem.
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