2 - Nature and Scope of Environmental Science
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Practice Questions
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What are the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Think about what is alive and what is not in the environment.
Name the four major spheres of the environment.
💡 Hint: Consider the layers surrounding and including the Earth.
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What type of resources are fossil fuels?
💡 Hint: Consider the lifespan of these resources.
True or False: The biosphere includes only human habitats.
💡 Hint: Think about where other living organisms exist.
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Evaluate the relationship between urbanization and its impact on local ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Think about cities expanding into natural areas.
How can modern technologies contribute to sustainability in resource management?
💡 Hint: Consider advances in energy and recycling processes.
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