1. Chapter 1 Study Review~

2. Environmental science is: A. The study of the environment B. The study of living things in the environment C. The study of human impact on the environment D. The study of pollution impact on the environment

3. Interdisciplinary means involving: A. Only one field of study B. Many fields of science C. Many fields of study D. Many people

4. A system where no material enters or leaves, except energy A. Open system B. Closed system C. Earth system D. Spaceship

5. Differentiate between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource Answer: A renewable resource is a resource that can be replenished naturally in a short amount of time, whereas a nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be renewed naturally or cannot be renewed in a short amount of time.

6. Name 2 ways hunter-gatherers have changed the environment. 1. Overhunted large mammals 2. Burned prairies to prevent tree growth

7. Name 2 ways the Industrial Revolution changed the environment 1. Advancement of medicine, sanitation 2. Changing from animals to fossil fuels 3. Advancement in technologies 4. Pollution from factories 5. Farming required fewer people 6. Cities grew 7. Population grew

8. List 3 characteristics of a developing country 1. Rapid population growth 2. Simple & agricultural economy 3. Lower average incomes 4. Weaker social support 5. Shorter lifespan

9. Name two ways the Agricultural Revolution changed the environment

10. What are the three major environmental problems? A. Population control B. Pollution C. Loss of biodiversity D. Resource renewal E. Acquiring fossil fuels F. Resource depletion

11. Any undesired change in the environment is called: A. Natural resource B. Pollution C. Biodiversity D. Non-biodegradable

12. List three characteristics of a developed country 1. Slow population growth 2. Diverse & Industrial economy 3. Higher average incomes 4. Stronger social support

13. Any natural material that humans use is called a: A. Biodegradable B. Non-biodegradable C. Resource D. Natural Resource

14. When a large fraction of a resource has been used up, it is said to be: A. Depleted B. Destroyed C. Renewable D. Non-biodegradable

15. Social Sciences are sciences that: O Study science O Study the habits and behaviors of animals O Study the habits of behaviors of people O Aren’t actual sciences

16. An open system is where: A. Only energy can come and go B. Only materials can come and go C. Neither energy and materials can come and go D. Both energy and materials can come and go

17. Find 4 things that caused the human population to increase A. Babies B. Industrial Revolution C. Agricultural Revolution D. Hunting and gathering E. Better medicine F. Pollution G. Tragedy of the Commons H. Better sanitation

18. The two root causes to all environmental problems are: A. Pollution & resources B. Population & resources C. Population & pollution D. Resources & biodiversity loss

19. Biodiversity is: A. The study of biology B. The variety of life on Earth C. The loss of life on Earth D. The absence of life on Earth

20. Using resources so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged is called: A. Responsibility B. Ecological Footprint C. Natural Resources D. Sustainability