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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