General Questions
Why do we need to study Ecology?
In order to survive
Current human cultures do not need to understand the critical impact they have on the Earth.
False
They need to understand the impact on Earth.
Ecology is the study between organisms and -------&---------parts of the environment.
living & non living
How did the overpopulation of humans affect species?
the overpopulation of humans is causing species to become extinct on a daily basis.
The Ozone hole led to the ban of CFC's in 1992
True
The depletion is most concentrated over------
Antarctica
What is the main reason behind the rapid increase of the human population?
The Industrial Revolution
Currently, 1% of UV rays reaches Earth's surface and causes 1/2million cases of lung cancer.
False
causing Skin cancer
The Ozone layer protect living organisms from-------- --- ----------
harmful UV radiation
what is the effect of more CO2 in the atmosphere?
More co2 results in more heat being redirected back at our planet
There have been 4 mass extinctions in the past currently, we are experiencing the 5th mass extinction.
False
5 mass extinctions in the past
and we are experiencing the 6th mass extinction.
As the human population continues to grow, we increase the demand for Earth's -------
resources