Environmental Impact Flashcard

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What is the primary consequence of agricultural land use on soil quality?

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Soil erosion and nutrient depletion from intensive farming.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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How do agricultural processes primarily impact water resources?

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Through excessive irrigation and chemical runoff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the most preferred level in the waste management hierarchy?

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Prevention.

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What has been a documented result of the Clean Air Act in North Carolina?

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Improved air quality.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is a major source of methane emissions in human activities?

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Landfill decomposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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Define soil erosion.

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The process by which soil is removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is nutrient depletion?

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The loss of essential nutrients in the soil, often due to intensive farming practices.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Explain the concept of chemical runoff.

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The flow of water, often containing fertilizers and pesticides, from agricultural fields into nearby water bodies.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is the purpose of the Clean Air Act?

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To regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources to improve air quality.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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Identify one method to prevent soil erosion.

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Planting cover crops to protect the soil surface.