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| What is meant by ”ecological debt”? |
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| Limited water, soil, and forest resources for an area |
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| Malnutrition and undernutrition are considered critical areas of impact associated with climate change. Which disease(s) are most strongly associated with these nutrition challenges? |
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| Pneumonia and diarrheal diseases |
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| Areas of impact associated with climate change challenges include food availability. Which areas of the world are likely to experience the least loss of agricultural production as a result of drought? |
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| What are some of the limitations associated with use of seawater or lake cooling? |
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Definition
| Requires proximity to cold water |
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| What is the relationship between unequal distribution of wealth and the occurrence of natural disaster? |
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Definition
| Poor countries are also those with a high incidence of disasters |
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| What are the advantages of Ground-source heat pumps? |
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Definition
| They can be used for residential and commercial operations |
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| What are some of the environmental problems associated with socioeconomic adaptation? |
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Definition
| Development puts pressure on natural resources |
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Term
| “Green jobs” are those associated with new energy industries such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. Predictions for future employment are: |
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| Newly created jobs are likely to replace at least as many jobs as have been lost to changes in our energy priorities. |
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| What is the potential food security value associated with the creation of the global seed vault in Norway? |
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Definition
| We have the potential to explore heritage seed types that may be more tolerant of climate change |
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| What measures are being taken to protect wildlife in threatened areas? |
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Definition
Cooperative efforts are being established among countries with the greatest threats to wildlife
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Wildlife preserves and conservation areas are being established |
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| What are specific climate effects associated with deforestation? |
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Definition
| Reduced processing of CO2 |
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| What are some of the potential impacts of climate change on health, agriculture, forests, water resources, coastal areas, and species or natural areas? |
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Definition
| Risk of infectious disease and respiratory illness will increase rapidly |
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| Which animal is our closest human relative based on genetic make-up? |
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| What is the most likely impact on the primary consumers if primary production is reduced due to drought? |
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Definition
| They will experience reduced food availability and increased competition for available resources. |
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| How do secondary consumers contribute to controlling populations of primary consumers? |
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Definition
| Secondary consumers eat primary consumers. This contributes to keeping herbivores from destroying the primary production. |
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| When the population of tertiary consumers increases, what is the most likely outcome for lower consumer levels? |
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Definition
| Lower order consumers will realize higher stress from predation by high order consumers seeking food. |
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| How does urban expansion reduce the global primary production? |
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Definition
| Less CO2 is converted by photosynthesis into O2 and glucose since there are fewer plants being grown. |
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| Trade in carbon credits was valued at $60 billion in 2007. This represents a(n) |
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| Global subsidies for commodity production are said to contribute to global obesity. What is the relationship between government subsidies and food production? |
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Definition
| Subsidies for corn makes feed cheaper and allows beef to be produced at relatively low prices. This makes meat more affordable for more people. |
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| Does business choice editing in the absence of consumer awareness still result in change? |
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Definition
| Yes but businesses are less effective at directing consumer choice when customers are not aware of environmental problems. |
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Definition
| The rapid decrease of temperatures in the ocean from the surface to lower depths |
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| What effects are associated with mercury and PCBs in seafood? |
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Definition
| Cancer, neurological disorder, and reproductive difficulties |
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| What are some examples of nature’s services? |
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Definition
a. Oxygen production from CO2
b. Pollination by birds, bees, and other animals
c. Water purification
d. Soil and coastal stabilization from plants |
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Term
| What classifies a city as a “mega city”? |
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Definition
| It has a population greater than 10 million |
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| How did early agriculture contribute to permanent settlements? |
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Definition
| By allowing fewer people to produce enough food for the whole group |
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| Where do sacrifices in use usually occur in times of water shortage? |
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| Impacts on human health from climate change include: |
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Definition
| Increased infectious disease and respiratory illness |
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Term
| How does world hunger today compare with historical levels? |
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Definition
| We have the greatest incidence of hunger than in recorded history. |
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Term
| What changes in climate are expected in the area around Syria, Iraq, and Iran? |
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Definition
| Due to desertification and drought, a mass exodus has already begin in some parts of this region |
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Term
| How would an increase in primary production affect the primary consumers? |
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Definition
| Their populations would be expected to increase due to more food availability |
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| Would be a likely outcome if secondary consumers in a system died out from disease? |
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Definition
| Primary consumers would have a population increase due to reduced predation |
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| Which statement below could be considered a definition of “urban” |
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Definition
| The areas in and around a city central where economic trade (business) occurs |
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| What crops are most likely to be lost if honeybee pollinators become extinct? |
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Definition
| Almonds, Apples, and blueberries |
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Term
| How does a conventional economy differ from a sustainable economy? |
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Definition
| A conventional economy is dependent on fuel and use-and-dispose materials practices |
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Term
| How do water shortages contribute to disease? |
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Definition
b. With water shortages, personal hygiene gets reduced and leaves people more vulnerable to disease
c. People are less particular about the water they drink and may be ingesting disease organisms
e. Two of the above are correct |
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Term
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Definition
| A hypoxic system where little dissolved oxygen is available |
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| How do subsidies impact the fishing industry? |
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Definition
| It is easier to catch fish with subsidized satellite navigation, sonar and depth sensors, resulting in fish populations being seriously reduced in much of the world |
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Term
| According to the recommendations based on the Mediterranean food pyramid, how often should we eat red meat? |
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Definition
| Only a few times each month |
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Term
| What is the relationship between personal consumption, household debt and GDP? |
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Definition
| Both household debt and personal consumption are above 70% |
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Term
| How does the establishment of cooperatives improve the lives of poor people in Africa? |
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Definition
| By providing a voice in political and market processes |
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Term
| How does OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) use natural temperature variations in ocean water? |
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Definition
| The process captures energy from the temperature differences and vaporizes the water |
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| What are some challenges associated with OTEC as an energy producing option? |
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Definition
| Materials used for construction must be able to withstand high pressure and corrosion |
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| What health benefits are derived from eating seafood? |
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Definition
| Reduce cancer and heart disease risks |
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