5 Questions
What term refers to changes to biophysical environments and ecosystems caused by humans?
Anthropogenic environmental impact
Which human activity is mentioned as causing damage to the environment on a global scale?
Overconsumption
Who first introduced the term 'Anthropocene'?
Paul Crutzen
What has been proposed as representing catastrophic risks to the survival of the human species?
Global warming and biodiversity loss
What term designates an effect or object resulting from human activity?
Anthropogenic
Study Notes
Environment and Human Impact
- The term that refers to changes to biophysical environments and ecosystems caused by humans is Anthropogenic change.
Global Environmental Damage
- Human activity that causes damage to the environment on a global scale is Industrialization.
Origin of the Term 'Anthropocene'
- The term 'Anthropocene' was first introduced by Paul Crutzen.
Catastrophic Risks
- Climate change has been proposed as representing catastrophic risks to the survival of the human species.
Human Impact on the Environment
- The term that designates an effect or object resulting from human activity is Anthropogenic.
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