CHAPTER 1 – Introduction to Environmental Science
An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies have had on the environment was:
An important effect of the agricultural revolution was:
Describe the effects of the Industrial Revolution:
Pollutants that are not broken down by natural processes are ___________________
What fields of study are encompassed by environmental science?
Give examples of renewable resources:
Give examples of nonrenewable resources:
Describe an ecological footprint:
What are some ways to reduce your ecological footprint:
What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
CHAPTER 9 – Human Population
Describe three problems caused by rapid human population growth
When was population growth most rapid? (during which time period)
What are some strategies to slow population growth in developing countries?
CHAPTER 11 - Water
Describe the distribution of Earth’s water resources
Explain why fresh water is one of Earth’s limited resources
Describe the distribution of Earth’s surface water
Describe the relationship between groundwater and surface water in a watershed
Describe how water is used in homes, in industry, and in agriculture
Identify ways that water can be conserved:
Compare point-source pollution and nonpoint-source pollution
Give examples of the types of water pollutants and their possible sources.
Explain why groundwater pollution is difficult to clean up.
CHAPTER 12 - Air
Name the five primary air pollutants and give sources for each:
Name the two major sources of air pollution in urban areas
What is a secondary pollutant? List examples.
Describe how smog forms
Explain how a thermal inversion traps air pollution
Describe short- and long-term effects of air pollution on human health
What are some causes of indoor air pollution and how can it be prevented?
How can light pollution be reduced?
What causes acid precipitation?
CHAPTER 13 – CLIMATE CHANGE
Explain the difference between weather and climate.
Identify the four factors that determine climate.
Explain how CFC’s damage the ozone layer
Explain the process by which the ozone hole forms.
Describe the greenhouse effect
What is the difference between today’s global warming and Earth’s previous climate changes?
CHAPTER 14 – LAND
Distinguish between rural and urban land
Describe three major ways humans use land.
Explain how urban sprawl affects the environment
Describe the environmental effects of deforestation.
CHAPTER 17 – NONRENEWABLE ENERGY
List two fossil fuels and compare their advantages and disadvantages
CHAPTER 18 – RENEWABLE ENERGY
List six forms of renewable energy and compare their advantages and disadvantages
Identify three ways that you can conserve energy in your daily life.