ENVS 101 Final Exam Study Guide Questions with
Correct Answers
environmental plimsoll line Correct Answer-the line of environmental
damage that can be done before we can physically not survive having
done the damage
natural resources Correct Answer-meets our needs and wants
environmental services Correct Answer-natural processes the earth
preforms that regulate conditions on earth that makes earth habitable to
us.
principle 1 Correct Answer-sustainable use of natural resources
principle 2 Correct Answer-a systems perspective
principle 3 Correct Answer-equity and fairness
principle 4 Correct Answer-incentives for sustainable behavior
environmental performance bond Correct Answer-environmental
insurance cash or securities are deposited before permitting an activity-
if damage is done to the environment, a portion of the money is taken-
this creates incentive to practice sustainability
, 3 spheres of sustainability Correct Answer-social, environmental,
economic
how can you increase equity Correct Answer-education, fair trade
systems
entropy Correct Answer-the movement/ disorganization of elements,
gases, molecules
trace elements Correct Answer-things that are essential for life on earth
but in small quantities
combustion Correct Answer-energy contained in the bonds of atoms that
is released during combustion
sources of energy Correct Answer-fossil fuels are forms of stored solar
energy contained within decomposed elements
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