Environmental Science Final Exam Review

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What is the effect of increased greenhouse gases on global temperature?

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The temperature goes up.

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Define 'finite' in the context of environmental resources.

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Having limits.

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What is an example of a finite resource?

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Coal.

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What type of pollution is caused by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) due to runoff and gas emissions?

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Point source pollution.

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What is the term for the clearing of large wooded areas to create more cropland?

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Deforestation.

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What are greenhouse gases and why are they significant?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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List three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the primary cause of deforestation in many regions?

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The need for more agricultural land.

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Explain the concept of point source pollution.

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source.

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What is the relationship between deforestation and biodiversity?

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Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which decreases biodiversity.