Environmental Final Exam Review 2024

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Ecological Footprint

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The impact of a person or community on the environment, the amount of land required to sustain their use of natural resources.

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Types of Biological Water Pollution

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Cholera, Giardia, and E-coli are examples of biological water pollutants.

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True or False: Conventional farming methods have higher yields.

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True

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Normal Rain pH

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Normal rain has a pH of 5.6.

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What is a reservoir?

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An artificial lake formed behind a dam.

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Definition of Thermal Water Pollution

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Water pollution caused by the discharge of heated water from industrial processes.

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Definition of Toxic Chemical Pollution

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Pollution caused by harmful chemicals that can contaminate water, air, and soil.

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Definition of Sediment Pollution

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Pollution caused by excessive soil erosion that leads to sediment entering water bodies.

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What is the significance of pH in water quality?

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pH affects the solubility and biological availability of chemical constituents such as nutrients and heavy metals.

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What are the effects of acid rain?

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Acid rain can harm aquatic life, damage forests, and erode buildings.