Vocabulary
a location on the Earth whose interacting
components include living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) factors.
ECOSYSTEM
The nonliving parts of an ecosystem are known as
What is abiotic parts?
What is the measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems?
Ecological Footprint
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
OPEN FLAME
allows a species to better be able to cope with
adversity
Genetic Diversity
a social movement that has a goal of
protecting the environment.
Environmentalism
In an ecosystem, the living parts are known as
What is biotic?
Name some ways of reducing your ecological footprint.
Ex ( taking the bus/ riding a bicycle/ shorter showers/ use incandescent light bulbs instead of fluorescent)
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.
What is the difference between ecology and environmental science?
Environmental science deals with the human impact on the environment.
includes the living organisms and nonliving
components of the world around you
ENVIRONMENT
A cut pineapple
What is abiotic
What term best describes the situation in which we can enjoy enough food, fresh air and water indefinitely
Sustainability
In a laboratory, the following should not be worn
loose clothing. dangling jewelry. sandals.
Which period of human history is characterized by cheap manufactured goods and the use of fossil fuels?
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
includes topics such as chemistry,
Earth science, soil science, physics, geology, atmospheric
science, and biology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
A handful of dirt
What is biotic?
What do scientists believe is responsible for the ecological collapse of Easter Island?
Cutting down all of the trees
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
the science instructor.
All of the following are examples of main environmental problems found today EXCEPT: -resource depletion -pollution -deforestation -loss of biodiversity
Deforestation
includes additional subjects like ethics,
literature, economics and environmental policy
Environmental Studies
A dead tree
What is biotic
key to sustainability
RECYCLING
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary. examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks. clean any glassware that appears dirty.
SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT CHALLENGE
for future existence of our species and those that sustain
SUSTAINABILITY