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100

What is the Tragedy of the Commons?

What is: When shared resources are overused and depleted because individuals act in their own self-interest.

100

What are the 3 types of biodiversity?

What is: Species, Genetic, and Ecosystem diversity

100

This the effect where winds are deflected due to the Earth's rotation which affects weather patterns.

What is: The Coriolis effect

100

Using waste heat from electricity generation to produce more energy is called this.

What is: Cogeneration

100

What is eutrophication?

What is: Nutrient runoff that causes algal blooms, leading to oxygen loss and dead zones.
200

What is sustainability?

What is: Using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations.

200

This theory states that larger and closer lands have more biodiversity due to more resources and immigration.

What is: The Theory of Island Biogeography

200

What causes the movement in plates?

What is: Convection currents in the mantle.

200

A method to extract natural gas that can contaminate groundwater.

What is: Fracking

200

What are some effects of climate change?

What is: Rising sea levels, ocean acidification, frequent severe weather conditions, and habitat loss.

300

What are the biogeochemical cycles? 

What is: Water, Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Phosphorus Cycles.

300

This is the scientific name of the range of conditions a species can survive in.

What is: Ecological tolerance
300

The cycle where pests develop resistance, requiring stronger pesticides is typically called this.

What is: The pesticide treadmill
300

Energy that can be replenished easily and quickly is referred to as?

What is: Renewable energy.
300

This layer blocks harmful UV radiation.

What is: The Ozone Layer

400

This is the rule where only a small % of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next.

What is: The 10% Rule

400

What does the Rule of 70 calculate?

What is: Doubling time of a population

400

What are the main types of irrigation?

What is: Furrow, flood, spray, and drip.

400

What are the 6 criteria air pollutants?

What is: Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Lead (Pb), Particulate Matter (PM), and Ground-level ozone (O3).

400

This agreement phases out ozone-depleting substances. 

What is: The Montreal Protocol.

500

This is the study of interactions between humans and the environment. Usually combining biology, chemistry, physics, and social sciences.

What is: Environmental Science

500

The maximum population size an environment can support without degradation is called?

What is: Carrying capacity.

500

What is Integrated Pest Management?

What is: Using multiple strategies to reduce pests with minimal environmental impact.

500

This law sets limits on air pollutants to protect health and the environment. 

What is: The Clean Air Act.

500

This effect traps heat in the atmosphere and has been enhanced by human emissions.

What is: The greenhouse effect