Ch 1 part 1 env sc

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What is the process of determining how risk will be reduced called?

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Risk reduction strategy

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What is a major source of noise pollution in urban environments?

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Yard maintenance tools, especially leaf blowers.

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What is the most sustainable way to ensure sufficient energy for the future?

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Reduce waste and inefficiency in electricity use and transmission.

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What is a component of risk management?

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Risk reduction strategy

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What is the term for designing industrial production methods with biological impact in mind?

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Industrial ecology

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What is risk assessment?

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The process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that could negatively impact key business initiatives or projects.

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What is hazard identification?

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The process of recognizing hazards that could potentially cause harm.

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What does noise pollution refer to?

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Harmful or annoying levels of noise in the environment.

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What is the definition of sustainability?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What are environmentally friendly alternatives to leaf blowers?

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Using a rake, leaving leaves as mulch, and using lawn space for gardens.