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Global Enviroment Cluster Midterm
N/A 2009
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Science
Undergraduate 1
11/02/2009

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Deductive reasoning
Definition

based on logical progression

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Inductive reasoning
Definition

inferring general principles based on observation

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Fact:

Definition

assertion whose truth

is accepted by most people with the

technical knowledge to evaluate it

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Model:

Definition

Collection of many inferences to explain the

observations

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Theory:

Definition
offers a broad, fundamental explanation of many

observations

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Law:

Definition
simple empirical statement that summarizes things as they are
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Scientific Method
Definition
Process used to formulate
scientific beliefs
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Qualities of science:
Definition
 Empirical
 Methodical
 Transparent
 Repeatable
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Pseudoscience
Definition
 Mimic Science
 Inherently un-testable
 Ex: Creation Science
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desertification
Definition
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eutrophication
Definition
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sustainablitiy
Definition
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs
of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.”
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3 Legged Stool of Sustainability
Definition
enviroment, social, economic
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Sustainability
Definition
idea of living today in a way that does not
reduce the ability of future generations to thrive
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system
Definition
a set of components that operate together
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open system
Definition
has inputs and outputs
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closed system
Definition
is self contained.
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Exponential Growth
Definition
 Often observed form of
positive feedback
 Seen commonly with
populations (including
human)
 Exponential growth has a
constant growth rate
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Exponential Growth Equation
Definition
N = N0ekt
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Doubling Time
Definition
td=Ln 2 / k
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Ecosystem
Definition
 A community of organisms and its nonliving environment
 Ecosystems include the cycling of matter and energy flows
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