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Which environmental function is most closely associated with forests absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Which environmental function is most closely associated with forests absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
- Spiritual
- Source
- Service
- Sink (correct)
Human-induced environmental changes always have a negative impact on ecosystems.
Human-induced environmental changes always have a negative impact on ecosystems.
False (B)
Name one way the hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere.
Name one way the hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere.
Evaporation
The increasing concentration of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere is a primary driver of ______.
The increasing concentration of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere is a primary driver of ______.
Match each sphere with the primary process that occurs within it:
Match each sphere with the primary process that occurs within it:
Which of the following is a significant way that biodiversity supports environmental stability?
Which of the following is a significant way that biodiversity supports environmental stability?
Deforestation has no significant impact on the carbon cycle.
Deforestation has no significant impact on the carbon cycle.
Besides burning fossil fuels, what is another significant human activity that contributes to increased carbon emissions?
Besides burning fossil fuels, what is another significant human activity that contributes to increased carbon emissions?
The process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere is called ______.
The process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere is called ______.
Which of the following management strategies is most likely to improve the long-term sustainability of a deforested area?
Which of the following management strategies is most likely to improve the long-term sustainability of a deforested area?
Flashcards
Climate Change
Climate Change
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely due to increased greenhouse gases produced by human activities.
Source Function
Source Function
An environmental function that provides raw materials and energy for human use.
Spiritual Function
Spiritual Function
An environmental function that provides cultural, recreational, or aesthetic value.
Sink Function
Sink Function
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Service Function
Service Function
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Human Induced Environmental Change
Human Induced Environmental Change
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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Water Cycle
Water Cycle
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Carbon Cycle
Carbon Cycle
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The Spheres
The Spheres
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Study Notes
- Geography studies the features and characteristics of various places and environments.
- It also studies the processes and influences that shape and change places.
- Geography analyzes the impacts of interactions and connections among people, places, and environments.
- It evaluates management strategies for the sustainability of different places and environments.
- Geography involves acquiring and processing geographical information by using appropriate tools.
- It communicates geographical information to diverse audiences using various strategies.
Climate Change
- Climate Change is a key topic of study.
Environmental Functions
- The four categories of environmental functions are source, spiritual, sink, and service.
Human Induced Environmental Change
- This involves changes to the environment caused or influenced by people.
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity, is an important topic in geography.
The Water Cycle
- Geography includes study of the water cycle.
The Carbon Cycle
- The carbon cycle also falls under the scope of geography.
The Spheres
- The four spheres are hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
Processes within the Spheres
- Study of processes occurring within these spheres (hydro, atmo, litho, bio) is part of geography.
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