Human Footprint Notes and Voc.

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What is a Community?

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All the interacting populations in a particular area.

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What are two examples of greener cleanup practices recommended by the EPA?

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1) Use a recirculating system to treat groundwater so the process does not create new contamination. 2) Choose materials with recycled content.

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Is it more convenient to use flat plates instead of booms to skim the oil off water?

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No.

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What is the Human footprint?

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The sum of all the resources a human consumes and all of the waste created and left behind.

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Do booms perform well in high winds or high seas?

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False.

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What is water pollution?

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Contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What does it mean to conserve resources?

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To use resources wisely and sparingly to prevent depletion.

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What is the purpose of environmental protection?

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To safeguard the natural environment for current and future generations.