What is the paradox of human population and well-being?

What will be an ideal response?


The environmentalist's paradox refers to the observation that human well-being appears to be increasing while the health of ecosystems has been declining. As human population numbers increase (a seemingly positive thing for the human population), the repercussions for the ecosystems that support humans are dramatic.

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More frequent heat waves are a possible outcome of climate change in Europe

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Oceans are becoming more acidic because they are absorbing ________

A) lye B) hydrochloric acid C) carbon dioxide D) smoke E) rocks

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Review the climatic differences in urban and rural environments

What will be an ideal response?

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Why are Genetic classifications so helpful?

A) They classify genetics of the material, studying the mineral makeup to group types. B) They group features or phenomena by noting similarities in the processes that create them. C) They group rock types by the appearance of the material. D) They study behaviors that processes exhibit.

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