CRYSTAL SUGGSDR. SIMPSON

APES8 APRIL 2012

Genetically modified organism - Green Revolution

Genetically Modified Organism

An organism produced by copying genes from a species with a desirable trait and inserting them into another species

APPLICATION Ligers – lions and tigers mixed

Genotype

The complete set of genes in an individualAPPLICATION

Everyone has a different genotype because of the unique genes in an individual.

Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)

A measurement of the economy that considers personal consumption, income distribution, levels of higher education, resource depletion, pollution, and the health of the population.

APPLICATION The GPI is usually lower than the GDP

Geographic Isolation

Physical separation of a group of individuals from others of the same species

APPLICATION The spotted owl is found in northern, southern

California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico

Geothermal Energy

Heat energy that comes from the natural radioactive decay of elements deep within Earth

APPLICATION Many people use geothermal energy to save money

Global Change

Change that occurs in the chemical, biological, and physical properties of the planet

APPLICATION The planet becomes polluted from power plants which

affects biodiversity and humans

Global Climate Change

Changes in the climate of Earth; an aspect of global change

APPLICATION The earth has become hotter due to global warming

Global Warming

The warming of the oceans, landmasses, and atmosphere of Earth; an aspect of global climate change

APPLICATION Ice sheets in Antarctica and melting which then

decreases the population of fish and polar bears

Gray Water

Wastewater from baths, showers, bathrooms, and washing machines

APPLICATION There are larger amounts of gray water in developed

countries than in developing countries

Green Revolution

A shift in agricultural practices in the twentieth century that included new management techniques, mechanization, fertilization, irrigation, and improved crop varieties, and resulted in increased food output

APPLICATION Application of higher levels of organic fertilizers to

increase rice production