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Biological evolution occurs when there is a change in the inherited characteristics of a population from generation to generation.

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True

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This refers to an introduction of a foreign or exotic species to a place which may impact negatively the other indigenous species.

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Biological invasion

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This air pollutant is of particular concern because it can be embedded and absorbed in the bloodstream after a long period of time.

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Particulate matter

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Shutting down the developments and advancements of genetically modified crops in the country can be considered a sustainability move.

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False

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It is a set of components, or parts that function together as a whole. Examples of this ranges from the human body to cities to earth.

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Gaia hypothesis

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This is the living skin of the planet which resulted from the dynamic interaction of atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere.

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Science is a way of knowing and based on the disprovability of a hypothesis. Science would not have advanced without this. What is this?

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Geothermal energy uses the heat coming from earth to produce electricity and does not need turbines such as those of wind and hydropower.

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What is the condition characterized by insufficient calories on available food when has little or no ability to work and may eventually die?

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What refers to the dynamic complex of plants, animals and microorganism communities and non-living elements interacting as a functional unit?

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Sustainable living would allow humans to continue living comfortable lives while reducing its impact to environmental systems that sustain us.

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Generally, it is cheaper to consume non-renewable resources such as crude oil and coal rather than invest in technology for renewable resources.

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When ozone is located in this layer, it is beneficial to humans since it blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

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This idea proposes that life has greatly influenced the global environment, changing it and improving the chances for the survival of the species.

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Manila gets flooded when there is continuous heavy rain even if nearby rivers may not be present.What kind of flood does the city usually experience?

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Between River A (3 species with 20 individuals each) and River B (5 species with 15 individuals each), River A will likely have the higher biodiversity.

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This phenomenon has far and wide ranging effects such as loss of nutrients in soil, loss of aquatic species, damage to building materials and structures.

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Using funds collected from the harvest and sale of natural gas in the country for investing in alternative and renewable energies is a move towards sustainability.

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It is an ecosystem process which involves conversion of carbon dioxide and water into sugar by plants, algae and bacteria. Protein and woody tissues are then produced.

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