Environment and Society
Who is in control of how we experience life on Earth?
Our human population
A testable statement that leads to scientific investigation?
Hypothesis
All living things on earths surface.
What is the absolute center of the geosphere called?
Core
What is the most abundant fast food chain in the US?
Subway
During the Industrial period, what was the main source of energy?
Fossil Fuels
Skepticism
Most abundant gas in Atmosphere
Nitrogen
Name the three types of water
Ocean, Fresh, Ground
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Australia
Studying the environment also involves studying...?
Human Populations
What is the reason behind an individual experimenting called?
Scientific Habit of Mind
All organisms need three things to live. How does our biosphere and atmosphere provide these?
Atmosphere provides heat and light for plants to grow. Plants provide oxygen and a food source.
What is the difference between freshwater and ocean water?
Salinity
In Greek Mythology, who is the Queen of the Underworld and wife of Hades?
Persephone
Pollutants not broken down by natural processes are?
Nondegradable
You decide to re-test an experiment of Sir Isaac Newton on the basis of not believing he told the truth on his results. The scientific habit of mind used here is called...?
Intellectual Honesty
What is ozone?
Three oxygen atoms bonded together
Geologic activity primarily occurs along
Tectonic plate boundaries
In the Disney movie Pocahontas, she has 2 animal friends: a raccoon and a hummingbird. What is the name of the raccoon?
Meeko
What was the river that has undergone great damage because of textile companies and how is this affecting the people of the area?
Citarum River; The people of the area are bathing, drinking, and cooking with this heavily polluted water.
Factors of interest during an experiment
Variables
As altitude rises in the stratosphere, temperatures....
Increase
Which country occupies half of South America’s western coast?
Chile