Revolutions
What was the main source of energy in the Industrial Revolution?
Coal
What are some strategies for reducing plastic pollution?
Reusing plastic items, recycling plastic waste, and using alternatives like biodegradable materials.
What is Earth's current Human Population?
Over 8.2 billion people
TWO examples of DEVELOPING countries
India
Nigeria
What did the green revolution largely increase in?
Crop production in developing countries
Which animals did Hunter-Gatherers mainly hunt for?
What is Biodiversity?
The variety of living things on earth.
Two examples of DEVELOPED countries
United States
Germany
What were the major environmental effects in the industrial revolution?
Widespread air and Water pollution
What do Biodegradable plastics break down into?
They break down into natural elements such as water and carbon dioxide.
What's TWO examples of real life Tragedy of the Commons?
Overfishing
Traffic Congestion
Describe at least 3 characteristics of developed countries
High Standard of Living
Advanced Infrastructure
Strong Education and Healthcare Systems
What are 2 major environmental effects of the agricultural revolution?
Widespread habitat destruction and Biodiversity loss
List the sciences that are involved in Environmental Science
Biology, Geology, Social Science, Chemistry, and Atmospheric Science
Name 3 of the Tragedy of the Commons (think of our assignment)
Bluefin Tuna
Grand Banks Fisheries
Population Growth
Unregulated Logging
Groundwater in LA
Traffic Congestion
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
Ocean Garbage Gyres
Passenger Pigeons
Earths Atmosphere
Describe at least 3 properties of a developing country
Lower Income Levels
Limited access to Quality Health Care and Education
Heavy Dependence on Agriculture or Raw Materials
The Agricultural Revolution lead to increased...
Food production
What are five impacts on biodiversity?
Climate change, pollution, habitat loss, overexploitation of species and invasive species.
How do humans impact the environment?
Through burning fossil fuels, deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable agriculture, which lead to climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction.
What 2 countries are most affected by overpopulation
India
Nigeria