Soil
Name two nutrients that are essential to plant growth and can be found in synthetic fertilizers
(write out the names)
nitrogen
phosphorus
Define renewable energy and give one example.
energy from sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy
What does sustainability mean in the context of environmental practices?
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
define pollution
the introduction of harmful substances or energy into the environment, causing negative impacts
What is the proper format to write a hypothesis?
if____________, then _____________ because
Name two agricultural practices that help prevent soil erosion
crop rotation, cover cropping, contour plowing, etc
Name four non renewable energy sources
coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear
Describe one effect of climate change on weather patterns
an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes or droughts
Describe bioaccumulation.
What is the process by which organisms accumulate toxic substances in their bodies
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
the variable that is changed or manipulated
What are the three components of soil?
sand, silt, loam
What are the general steps of fossil fuel electricity generation?
burn fossil fuel, create steam, the steam turns turbine, turbine spins generator, generator generates electricity
How do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?
the increase in heat retention in the Earth's atmosphere due to gases like carbon dioxide
What is the impact of marine plastic pollution on marine life?
ingestion and entanglement, leading to injury or death
Explain the difference between an experimental group and a control group.
the experimental group receives the treatment, while the control group does not
Define desertification and mention one cause.
the process by which fertile land becomes desert, often due to drought or deforestation
How does energy generation contribute to climate change?
the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels leading to global warming
Describe why switching to an alternative energy would decrease air pollution?
Alternative means we are not burning fossil fuels. If fossil fuels are not being burned, there would be less pollutants emitted into the atmosphere
Discuss the effects of oil spills on aquatic ecosystems.
the contamination of water, harming wildlife and disrupting habitats
What are constants in an experiment?
factors kept the same to ensure a fair test
What is monocropping and why is it bad for soil health?
Monocropping is cultivating a single crop year after year. It is bad for soil health because it depletes nutrients, reduces biodiversity, and increases vulnerability to pests/diseases
Discuss the greenhouse effect and why it is important to climate.
trapping the sun’s warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere, which is essential for maintaining life
Discuss the relationship between climate and desertification.
how changes in climate can lead to reduced vegetation and increased land degradation
We spent multiple classes watching Dark Waters. What is the pollutant in the movie called?
PFOA, C8, or Teflon
If a plant receives more sunlight then it will grow faster because it has more time to perform photosynthesis
Identify the independent and dependent variable
independent: amount of sunlight
dependent:speed of growth