Lesson 1
What is the defintion of a birth rate?
The number of births per 1,000 individuals for a certain period of time.
Earth's land and rocks are called ______sphere.
Geosphere
Name three ways that human activities NEGATIVELY affect the environment.
Digging deeper for fossil fuels, overexploitation of organisms for food, destroying the habitat
What are some ways that humans can CONSERVE natural resources?
Using less of a resource, maintain environmental quality, practice sustainability
Can a living population experience extreme growth for a very long time? Why?
No, because populations are limited by space and resources.
Vocab: The practice of using less of a resource so that it can last longer.
Conservation
What is the reason for the increase in population since the 1700's?
Improved technology and medicenes from events like the Industrial Revolution
What is the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals for a certain period of time?
Death Rate
What is one example of indoor air pollution?
Dust, mold, carbon monoxide, pet hair
Earth's air is called the _________sphere.
Atmosphere
Based on the data you have reviewed in the past days, did the Clean Air Act help to improve Earth's Systems?
Yes, the amount of air pollution from factories has decreased in the years since the act was passed
Why is it important to conserve resources?
So future generations can have access to the same resources we enjoy now.
Earth's water is called the _______sphere.
Hydrosphere
Pollution coming from a specific, identifiable source is called…
Point Source Pollution
What is one way we can control air pollution?
Electric of hybrid vehicles or using less fossil fuels.
What are two of Ms. Pariag's favorite colors?
Green and Gold
What makes Ten Oaks Middle School's energy?
Solar Panels
Vocab: Contamination of Earth's land, water and air due to human impact is called...
Pollution
What does the Lorax represent in the real world?
A Conservationist
What state is Ms. Pariag originally from?
Delaware