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What is the term for a 5°C per 1000 m increase in altitude of troposphere?
What is the term for a 5°C per 1000 m increase in altitude of troposphere?
- Environmental degradation
- Global warming
- Greenhouse effect
- Environmental lapse rate (correct)
What does nitrogen get oxidized into?
What does nitrogen get oxidized into?
- Ammonia and urea
- Urea and nitrite
- Nitrates and ammonia
- Nitrates and nitrites (correct)
What do the words 'oikos' and 'logos' mean?
What do the words 'oikos' and 'logos' mean?
- Study and houses
- Only houses
- Houses and study of (correct)
- Study of people
What are earthworms and bacteria called in the context of ecosystems?
What are earthworms and bacteria called in the context of ecosystems?
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What is the region where fresh water meets salt water called?
What is the region where fresh water meets salt water called?
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Study Notes
Ecosystems
- The most stable ecosystem is a forest.
Forests
- Forests reduce soil erosion.
- They provide recreational opportunities.
- They contribute to economic development.
Types of Coal
- Lignite, bituminous, and anthracite are different types of coal.
Environmental Impacts
- An example of the impact of development activities on the hydrosphere is water pollution.
Demography
- The study of trends in human population growth and prediction of future growth is called demography.
Water Conservation
- Methods of water conservation include:
- Rainwater harvesting
- Improving irrigation efficiency
- Avoiding water waste
- Groundwater extraction is not a method of water conservation.
Ozone Formation
- Ozone is formed through a photochemical reaction.
Atmospheric Science
- The drop in air temperature at a rate of 6°C/km is a key atmospheric phenomenon.
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