Question 1
What is the dominant form of biomass on Earth?
Question 2
Which is NOT a key component of the biosphere's functions?
Question 3
What is one of the benefits of ecosystems as it pertains to carbon?
Question 4
What type of species primarily builds their habitats like beaver dams or coral reefs?
Question 5
Which principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed?
Question 6
Which element cycles through both short and long geological timescales within the biosphere?
Question 7
Which process is considered the primary entry point of energy into ecosystems?
Question 8
What is the major factor linked to increasing human prosperity?
Question 9
What time period is referred to as the 'Anthropocene'?
Question 10
The concept that energy quality degrades over time is known as what?
Question 11
How does overfishing affect marine ecosystems?
Question 12
What concept describes the rapid increase in human activities and their impacts on Earth since the mid-20th century?
Question 13
What is a major human activity that leads to increased ocean acidity?
Question 14
What is a consequence of the disruption of natural cycles by human activities?
Question 15
What is an example of humanity's geological force as described in the Anthropocene?