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TEST 1 Review – Environmental Science Fall 2007
Understand the concept of paradigm and paradigm shifts
Understand the basics of the scientific process, including steps and terms (hypothesis, experiment, peer review, controlled and
uncontrolled experiments, etc)
Know the definition of ecology and biotic / abiotic factors
Know who Malthus, Erhlich, Leopold, E.O. Wilson, and Miller & Urey were and why we care
Understand the term biodiversity
Understand how neoclassical economics relates to resource consumption
Know the difference between anthropocentric, biocentric, and ecocentric
Understand what is meant by ecosystem services.
Understand the concept of environmental justice
Understand the term GPI or Genuine progress indicator and how this relates to GDP
Know the overarching goal of environmental policy
Know what the takings clause is and why it is important for environmental resources
Understand the major “waves” of environmental policy in the US, why they happened and what they were intended to accomplish
Review the formation of the national parks system and know the first park established
Understand the difference between command and control regulation versus market or incentive based regulation
Review the notes and book about Silent Spring and understand the importance of this work
Know what is meant by the term “revolving door”
Review the notes about proteins, and know that proteins are composed of amino acids
Know the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
Understand how hydrogen bonds play a role in water’s unique physical and chemical properties and know these properties as we
discussed them in class
Understand chemosynthesis, photosynthesis, and respiration … just the inputs and outputs, not chemical formulas
Know the role that enzymes play in metabolism
Know the difference between potential and kinetic energy, as well as the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Understand the
implications of these concepts with regards to energy flow through ecosystems and through individual living organisms.
Know what is meant by the term “sustainable development”
Know what is meant by the term fossil fuel and the different types of fossil fuels
Know what Earth Day is
Understand the difference between environmentalism and environmental science