Natural ecosystems Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A person's principles or sense of what is important in life reflects their _______. - Values A standard or pattern of social behavior that is typical or expected of a group is known as a(n) _____. - Norm A psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor is known as a(n) ________. - judgement Our understanding of anthropogenic biomes is ____ compared to our understanding of "natural" ecosystems. - low Adaptive managem...

Historically what has been the typical response of people to any natural disturbance? By ignoring major disturbances that occur over longer time scales, how was land management for timber, conservation and endangered species management impacted? Realistically, can humans manage large scale natural disturbances? - Historically the response has been to try and control or mitigate the effects of natural disturbance. Land management is impacted positively when ignoring major disturbances as they...

Penn Foster - Intro to Biology L1: Chapter 1, Biology: The Science of Life Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary focus of biology as a science? The study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments. What are the six characteristics commonly shared by all living organisms? Organization, metabolism, homeostasis, growth and development, reproduction, and response to stimuli. What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis ...

Which domain(s) consist(s) of prokaryotic cells? correct answers Bacteria and Archaea A hypothesis is a(n) ________. correct answers tentative answer to a question Which of the following is NOT recycled but is lost from ecosystems? correct answers energy What is biology? correct answers the scientific study of life Science is ________. correct answers the inquiry-based effort to describe and explain nature You try to start your car, but it does not start. Which of these is a predi...

Natural resource management - Answer Practice of managing natural ecosystems to protect, conserve, and sustain production and use of natural resources to insure continued healthy and viable stocks to meet the needs of humanity Natural resources - Answer Products of natural ecosystems that we harvest to sustain and support life. Renewable, flow or perpetual, non-renewable - Answer How are natural resources products classified? Renewable - Answer Those resources that can be renewe...

EAYH Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Environmental Health - ANSWERSCore discipline of health Environmental health compromises those aspects of human health that are determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, & psychosocial factors in the environment Why study environmental health - ANSWERSaccess and manage risk Goals of Environmental Health - ANSWERSpredict risk manage risk communicate risk Precautionary Principle - ANSWERSIn the case of serious or irreversi...

What are the top 3 myths about organic production? Briefly describe each. correct answer: 1. Organic production doesn't use pesticides 2. Organic is healthier 3. Organic farming is better for the environment Organic production doesn't use pesticides correct answer: "Organic" doesn't mean non-toxic or safe. There are other pathogens associated with organic production. Organic is healthier correct answer: Not backed by scientific data. No evidence for any differences in content of ...

Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location? A. A city improves its irrigation system B. A city improves its river trade C. A city promotes solar energy D. A city promotes rooftop Gardens. o :## B. A city improves its river trade How much changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an ecosystem? A. the ecosystems biome might also be harmed B. the ecosystems species might suddenly multiply C. the ecosystem structure might be significantly a...

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PCA Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed 7. The nonliving components of an ecosystem are called: A. Biotic compounds B. Abiotic compounds C. Mineral components D. Environmental components B. Abiotic compounds 8. Which of the following ecological concepts is illustrated in a food web? A. Population equilibrium B. mutualism C. Biogeochemical cycles D. Competition B. mutualism 9. What is a limiting factor? A. A biotic factor that stops the growth of a plant of animal B....