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observation
conflict
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hypothesis
prediction
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| silent spring; DDT killed song birds |
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| claimed since christians think God gave them dominion they think they can do whatever they want |
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| thinking like a mountain; secular land ethic to replace religion |
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| epitomizes Lynn White's character; uncaring earth depending; dominion over everything; exploitation |
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| material world is unimportant |
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| crisis claims are overstated; things are getting better; need more data |
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| 6 major elements in organisms/world |
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N-CHOPS
nitrogen
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
phosphorous
sulfur |
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lipids
proteins
carbs
nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) |
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| two elements that have an atmosphere |
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| 2nd hallmark of sustainability |
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| for sustainability ecosystems dispose of wastes and replenish nutrients by recycling all elements |
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| group of ecosystems related by having similar type of vegetation and climate (tundra, desert etc.) |
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| a system of vertical and horizontal air circulation that creates major weather patterns |
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| after a certain level of performance has been reached results will decline in effectiveness |
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| initial invasion and progression from one biotic community to the next where soil ISNT present |
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| ecosystem gradually re-invades area through distinct stages soil IS already present |
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| ecosystems are structured by |
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| feeding groups within an ecosystem |
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producers
consumers
detrivores/decomposers |
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| biomass is greatest in what trophic category |
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| no matter the trophic level larger energy budget means |
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| for sustainability ecosystems use sunlight as their source of energy |
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