Topic 1: Foundations of Environmental Systems
Topic 3: Biodiversity and Conservation
Topic 6: Atmospheric Systems and Society
Topic 7: Climate Change and Energy Production
Topic 8: Human Systems and Resource Use
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Explain a negative feedback loop

They are stabilizing and counteract deviation (the system returns to its original state)

100

The three types of biodiversity

Genetic, species, and habitat

100

The most environmentally friendly way to eat at a fast food restaurant

Turning off your car and dining in

100

Chic fil a's slogan

"Eat more Chikin"

100

What does DSW stand for?

Domestic Solid Waste

200

Give an example of a negative feedback loop

A chic fil a drive-thru line, body temperature regulation, etc. (answers may vary)

200

Explain genetic diversity

The genetic range found in a species, or the variety of traits within one species

200

The main component of photochemical smog is

Tropospheric ozone

200

The gas that cows emit

Methane

200

List two waste management methods mentioned in the video

Recycling and composting

300

Differentiate a positive feedback loop from a negative one

Positive feedback loops experience a change and then the change continues to be amplified and perpetuated until a new equilibrium is reached. Negative feedback loops return back to their initial equilibrium.

300

Explain why high genetic diversity in an ecosystem is good

Higher variety of traits means there is a higher chance one trait will be able to survive through a disease (the species is less likely to be entirely wiped out by one single disease) - resilience

300

Photochemical smog is a __________ pollutant

secondary

300

What percent of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by cows?

14.5%

300

Give a benefit for composting

It is low cost, doesn't take up space in landfills, creates fertile soils, etc. 

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