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Define the concept of a keystone species

Define the term 'biome'

Define and contrast mitigation and adaptation in climate change

Define the first law of thermodynamics

Describe the impact of deforestation

Describe the impact of acid rain on ecosystems

Describe the impact of overfishing on marine ecosystems

Describe sustainable development

Define and contrast primary and secondary air pollutants

Describe the impact of invasive species

Describe the concept of integrated pest management (IPM)

Describe the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources

Describe how renewable energy sources impact the environment

Define carrying capacity

Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem

Define and explain carbon sequestration

Define environmental resilience

Define point source pollution

Define and explain the precautionary principle

Define environmental justice

Define the trophic level

Describe non-point source pollution

Define and explain environmental ethics

Define urban sprawl and its environmental impacts

Describe how the nitrogen cycle affects ecosystems