Demography
earths population is currently...
8 billion people as of February 27, 2023
this is the term for energy that can be harvested repeatedly
Renewable energy
what is an example of a biological hazard
Bacteria or Virus
what is the Midwest of north America referred to as
Tornado Alley
what is the very last date of this semester
May 25th
this event led to a drastic increase in population size
the industrial Revolution.
true or false: technology that harnesses renewable resources are 100% environmentally friendly
false: development can disrupt the environment. for example, dams can harness hydroelectric energy, but can stifle natural water flow.
What is an example of a chemical hazard?
a. Smoking a cigarette
b. Using gloves when handling toxic chemicals
c. Food poisoning
d. Eating tide pods
D. eating tide pods
smoking cigarettes can be counted as an environmental or physical hazard
where is this future natural disaster in the united states predicted to erupt causing mass devastation
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
where do most earthquakes occur
along Fault Lines
3. Which of these did NOT contribute to a higher population count?
a. Sanitation
b. Medical Technology
c. Changes in Agriculture
d. Government policies
Government Policies.
what is the biggest danger with failing technology
rare earth metals that cannot be recycled.
what is toxicology?
the study of toxic substances
what is the most destructive natural disaster globally
Floods
what is Coach Wood's favorite Anime
One Piece
an ecological footprint describes...
what is:
what is a under-utilized renewable energy source
Nuclear energy
what is the term for the accumulation of substances when moving up a food chain
Bioaccumulation
what structure was breached in the 2004 hurricane katrina
the Levee was breached.
what is the biggest reason our population has surged so much.
low death rates and better medical technology
2050
can we survive on only renewable energy?
Yes, it requires global communication and cooperation, and also a emphasis on sustainable farming.
what is a cancer causing agent called
carcinogen
the most devastating natural disaster in human history
1931 China Floods with an estimated 4 million deaths.
what most likely will your final project be?
Growing a plant to full bloom with documentation to prove it is the same plant.