Earth Science Exam 1 2026
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the chance that some natural process or event will
Environmental Risk
produce negative consequences
risk = probability of event x expected
Risk Formula
consequences
Earth Systems Science learning how earth works as a system
Atmosphere A mix of all gasses that surround the earth
Hydrosphere All of Earth's water
, Earth Science Exam 1 2026
Biosphere All the living organisms of Earth
Geosphere The solid portion of Earth
Where a system or process can be maintained for
Sustainability
an indefinite amount of time
The self interest of individuals results in the
Tragedy of Commons
destruction of a common/shared resource
Natural Hazards Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes
Human-Made Hazards Pollution, climate change
52 Cards in this Set Share Print Export Clone
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the chance that some natural process or event will
Environmental Risk
produce negative consequences
risk = probability of event x expected
Risk Formula
consequences
Earth Systems Science learning how earth works as a system
Atmosphere A mix of all gasses that surround the earth
Hydrosphere All of Earth's water
, Earth Science Exam 1 2026
Biosphere All the living organisms of Earth
Geosphere The solid portion of Earth
Where a system or process can be maintained for
Sustainability
an indefinite amount of time
The self interest of individuals results in the
Tragedy of Commons
destruction of a common/shared resource
Natural Hazards Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes
Human-Made Hazards Pollution, climate change
