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Environmental Science correct answers The study of how Earth's natural process, how humans influence these processes, and the solutions to the problems that arise when we influence these processes negatively The Six Themes of Environmental Science correct answers 1. Science is a process 2. Ener...

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AP Environmental Science (APES Principles) || Already
Graded A+.
Environmental Science correct answers The study of how Earth's natural process, how humans
influence these processes, and the solutions to the problems that arise when we influence these
processes negatively

The Six Themes of Environmental Science correct answers 1. Science is a process
2. Energy conversions underlie all ecological processes
3. The Earth itself is one interconnected system
4. Humans alter natural systems
5. Environmental problems have a cultural and social context
6. Human survival depends on the developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems

Theme 1: Science is a Process correct answers - Science is a method of learning more about the
world
- Science constantly changes the way we understand and view the world around us

Theme 2: Energy conversions underlie all ecological processes correct answers - Energy cannot
be created; it must come from somewhere (First Law of Thermodynamics/ Law of Conservation
of Energy)
- As energy flows through a system, a greater and greater proportion becomes less and less
useable (Second Law of Thermodynamics)

Theme 3: The Earth itself is one interconnected system correct answers - Natural systems change
over time and space
- Biogeochemical systems vary in their ability to recover from disturbances

Theme 4: Humans alter natural systems correct answers - Humans have had an impact on the
environment for millions of years
- Technology and population growth have enabled humans to increase both the rate and scale of
their impact on the environment

Theme 5: Environmental problems have cultural and social context correct answers -
Understanding the role of cultural, social, and economic factors is vital to the development of
solutions

Theme 6: Human survival depends on the developing practices that will achieve sustainable
systems correct answers - A suitable combination of conservation and development is required
- Management of common resources is essential

Tragedy of the Commons correct answers When a resource that is commonly accessible by a
group (like a community field or water), individuals operate under the principle of rational self-
interest. When and individual draws from the resource, he or she alone experiences a positive

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