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Define a fact and provide an example.
A statement that has been proven to be true. Data are also facts.

Ex. The phenomena of the pencil dropping to the ground over & over because of the gravitational pull.
Define a theory and provide an example.
A set of statements of principles that can be tested and used to explain observations to predict the future.

Ex. If she floats, then she is a duck.
Define an opinion and provide an example.
A statement of belief.

Ex. The frog is one of the best amphibians in the world because of it's colors.
What are two examples of alternatives to direct experimentation used by environmental scientists?
1. Use smaller scales to help experiment with larger environments.

2. Look at one specific ecosystem to determine data for another similar ecosystem.
Define ecosystem
The living (biotic) & the nonliving entities (abiotic) that interact with each other in a particular area.
Define biodiversity
The diversity of living things in the natural world.
Name one plan native to the Palouse
Bluebunch wheatgrass
What was the purpose of the Millennium Assessment (with respect to SCIENCE)
It was the largest assessment ever created where 95 countries were involved to collect data, make hypotheses, and to view the environmental health surrounding us.
What was the purpose of the Millennium Assessment (with respect to POLICY)
It was to make decisions for the business man, legislation, etc. It was to help decide what should be done for the environment.
What was one of the four main findings of the Millennium Assessment?
Humans have drastically changed ecosystems and the environment.
Give an example of a PROVISIONING ecosystem service
Timber & fiber for fuel
Give an example of a REGULATING ecosystem service
Good soil for erosion control
Give an example of a CULTURAL ecosystem service
What the trees of Seattle mean to it's occupants
What is your TA's name?
Casilda Saavedra
Give an example of an invasive species and how it's success is damaging other species or the environment
Miconia, which was originally brought into Hawaii for ornamental purposes, shades sunlight from other native plants because of it's giant leaves
What is the tragedy of the commons?
When common resources are overused and possibly destroyed because each individual has the incentive to use as much of the resource as possible.
How do current extinction rates compare to other times in the history of the planet?
In the last 400 years, 80 mammals have gone extinct. The rate now is 100 times faster than the fossil record.
What is prostratin?
Prostratin comes from the Mamala tree and it has been used to treat the yellow fever.
What is the Greenbelt Movement?
Founded by 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Maathari to create a payment for the restoration of ecosystems and their services.
PROVIDES INCOME FOR WOMEN WHO PLANT TREES WHILE ALSO HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT.
What is the difference between a risk and a hazard?
A risk is a potential hazard, and a hazard presents danger, such as a forest fire.