Bio 220 Exam 1 Study Guide.docx
Bio 220 Exam 1 Study Guide
Directions: This study guide was created from the exam bank of questions. It is designed to give
indications about what concepts will be important to review in preparation for the exam. Use the
PowerPoint slides along with reading the textbook and notes taken during lecture to study effectively.
Do not concentrate solely on the definitions.
Introduction to the Environment & Ecological Footprint
1. Fundamental basics of environmental science
- The study of our environment and our place in it.
- Focused on understanding and resolving environmental problems humans have created
2. Scientific Method
o Identify question
o Form testable hypothesis
If hypothesis is
o Collect data to test hypothesis
rejected
o Interpret data
o Report for peer review
o Publish findings
3. Ecological footprint
- The environmental impact one leaves due to the waste they create with carbon (phone use,
planes, forest fires, etc.)
4. Levels of organization for life
- Life is organized
- A living organism can adapt to changes
- Can regulate metabolism and maintain homeostasis
- It can grow
- Capable of reproducing
Species: Individuals that can breed with one another to produce fertile offspring
Population: Individuals of the same species in an area
5. Conservation of Matter
- States that matter cannot be created nor destroyed
6. Conservation vs. preservation
Conservation: Using resources wisely
Preservation: Protecting the environment from harmful human activities
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, 7. Intrinsic vs. extrinsic value
Intrinsic: *called inherent* the right to exist or innate worth
Extrinsic: *called instrumental* Items have worth only because they are of use to or valued by another
person
8. Stewardship & environmental justice
Stewardship: Taking care of one’s resources
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Bio 220 Exam 1 Study Guide
Directions: This study guide was created from the exam bank of questions. It is designed to give
indications about what concepts will be important to review in preparation for the exam. Use the
PowerPoint slides along with reading the textbook and notes taken during lecture to study effectively.
Do not concentrate solely on the definitions.
Introduction to the Environment & Ecological Footprint
1. Fundamental basics of environmental science
- The study of our environment and our place in it.
- Focused on understanding and resolving environmental problems humans have created
2. Scientific Method
o Identify question
o Form testable hypothesis
If hypothesis is
o Collect data to test hypothesis
rejected
o Interpret data
o Report for peer review
o Publish findings
3. Ecological footprint
- The environmental impact one leaves due to the waste they create with carbon (phone use,
planes, forest fires, etc.)
4. Levels of organization for life
- Life is organized
- A living organism can adapt to changes
- Can regulate metabolism and maintain homeostasis
- It can grow
- Capable of reproducing
Species: Individuals that can breed with one another to produce fertile offspring
Population: Individuals of the same species in an area
5. Conservation of Matter
- States that matter cannot be created nor destroyed
6. Conservation vs. preservation
Conservation: Using resources wisely
Preservation: Protecting the environment from harmful human activities
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, 7. Intrinsic vs. extrinsic value
Intrinsic: *called inherent* the right to exist or innate worth
Extrinsic: *called instrumental* Items have worth only because they are of use to or valued by another
person
8. Stewardship & environmental justice
Stewardship: Taking care of one’s resources
T his study source was downloaded by 100000843952123 from CourseHero.com on 04 -12-2022 17:31:22 GMT -05:00
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