APES 5.7-5.9

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What is Open Pit Mining?

Back

A mining technique where large holes are dug in the ground to extract minerals, typically used for minerals that are close to the surface.

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What is the tragedy of the commons in relation to marine fisheries?

Back

A situation where fish are highly migratory and do not belong to any one nation, leading to overfishing and depletion of fish stocks.

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What greenhouse gas is released by cattle during digestion?

Back

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas produced during fermentation in the digestive tract of cattle.

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What is a fishing quota?

Back

The maximum quantity of fish that is allowed to be removed from a fishery to prevent overfishing.

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What does the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 do?

Back

Sets standards to minimize the surface effects of coal mining on the environment.

Front

Define Subsurface Mining.

Back

A mining technique used to extract minerals located deep underground, involving the creation of tunnels or shafts.

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What is Strip Mining?

Back

A method of mining that involves stripping away the surface layers of soil and rock to access minerals beneath.

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Explain the concept of r-selected species in fisheries.

Back

Species that reproduce quickly and in large numbers, often leading to boom and bust cycles in population.

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What is the significance of international waters in marine fisheries?

Back

International waters are not owned by any one nation, making them difficult to regulate and protect from overfishing.

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What is the Clean Water Act?

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A U.S. federal law that regulates the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States and sets quality standards for surface waters.