Environmental Science /AP Environmental Science Exam Review Flashcards Part 1
AP Environmental Science Exam Review Flashcards Part 1
This deck covers key concepts and definitions from AP Environmental Science, including sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental policies.
Anthropocentric
Answer: regarding humans as most significant species; human-centered
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Anthropocentric
Answer: regarding humans as most significant species; human-centered
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Tragedy of the Commons
Answer: the depletion of shared resources by people acting in individual interest
Triple Bottom Line
approach to sustainability that meets environmental, economic, and social goals (business)
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Inorganic Compounds
compounds that lack carbon and hydrogen atoms
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Organic Compounds
compounds that contain carbon-based molecules
Positive Feedback Loop
when the response to a stimulus increases the original stimulus
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Anthropocentric | Answer: regarding humans as most significant species; human-centered |
Tragedy of the Commons | Answer: the depletion of shared resources by people acting in individual interest |
Triple Bottom Line | approach to sustainability that meets environmental, economic, and social goals (business) |
Inorganic Compounds | compounds that lack carbon and hydrogen atoms |
Organic Compounds | compounds that contain carbon-based molecules |
Positive Feedback Loop | when the response to a stimulus increases the original stimulus |
Negative Feedback Loop | when the response to a stimulus decreases the effect of the original stimulus |
Overshoot | when a population exceeds the long term carrying capacity for an environment |
Open System | a system in which matter can enter from or escape to the surroundings |
Closed System | a system that allows the exchange of energy (not matter)between the system and its surroundings |
Holistic | emphasizing the functional relationship between parts and the whole |
Hectare | a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares |
Ecological Footprint | a way of measuring how much of an impact a person or community has on the earth |
Sustainable Development | development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations |
Environmental Justice | recognition that access to a clean, healthy environment is a fundamental right |
Biodiversity | the variety of species living within an ecosystem |
In situ | in the original or natural place or site |
Ex situ | off-site conservation; outside location |
Inbreeding Depression | the negative consequences in a population when genetically similar parents reproduce weak offspring |
Intrinsic Value | worth independent of any human benefit; inherent worth |
Invasive Species | species that enter new ecosystems and harm native species and their habitats |
Endangered Species Act | identifies/protects threatened and endangered species |
Lacey Act | prohibits interstate transport of wild animals without federal permit |
Species Diversity | the number and relative amount of species in a biological community |
Island Biogeography | the study of rates of colonization and extinction of species on islands (size, shape, and distance) |
Genetic Diversity | the amount of variation in the genetic material within all members of a population |
Biological Wealth | combination of commercial, scientific, and aesthetic values by a regions biota |
Ecotourism | a form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of ecological areas |
Instrumental Value | value based on its usefulness to humans |
Remediation | containment, treatment or removal of contaminated groundwater |