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An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies may have had on the environment was
extinction
_____ are either renewable or nonrenewable.
Natural resources
Toxic chemicals released into the environment cause ____.
pollution
Resources that can theoretically last forever are called ________ resources.
renewable
____ is a goal of environmental science.
Sustainability
An important effect of the agricultural revolution was
soil erosion, habitat destruction, plant and animal domestication
A developed nation has an _____ that is about four times larger than a developing nation.
ecological footprint
Which of the following is an important foundation of environmental science?
a. economics
b. meteorology
c. ecology
c. ecology
Energy from the sun, water, air, wood, and soil are all examples of what kind of energy?
renewable energy
The term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a particular country is called
ecological footprint
nondegradable
How do scientists characterize a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that takes more time to replace than to deplete.
Agriculture is the practice of ______, breeding, and caring for plants and animals that are used for food, ______, housing, transportation, and other purposes.
growing; clothing
The Industrial Revolution was characterized by a shift from human and animal power to ________.
fossil fuels
Biodiversity is a term that describes the _____ and _____ of species that live in an area.
number; variety
All of the following are renewable resources, except..
a. energy from the sun
b. minerals
c. crops
b. minerals
What command is given to humans in Genesis 1:28?
The Creation Mandate; "be fruitful and multiply," "have dominion over the earth"
Why is a species considered a natural resource?
Species live in their environment and use resources, contribute to the environment, and can sometimes be used to feed other species.
How do biodegradable pollutants cause environmental problems?
Biodegradable pollutants can cause environmental problems if too much of the pollutant is being wasted at one time. Over time, the pollutant builds up if it is not degrading fast enough.
How are humans part of the environment?
Humans contribute to the environment around them. We use natural resources and are tasked with taking care of the Earth around us.
In his essay, "Tragedy of the Commons," one factor that the author failed to consider was
the social nature of humans
If you were evaluating the claims made on a website that discusses environmental issues, what types of information would you look for?
sources for information, references provided by the author, how the data is presented (charts/graphs), credentials of the author
Environmental science involves natural sciences such as ______, biology, and _________.
chemistry; geology
Environmental science involves social sciences such as __________.
geography
Describe the relationship between humans and the environment through history.
hunter-gatherers, agricultural revolution, industrial revolution, today