Study Guide Test 5

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Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?

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Trees soak up carbon dioxide.

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What begins ocean acidification?

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Carbon dioxide released from combustion.

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What is the Clean Water Act?

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A federal law in the United States that regulates water pollution.

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What causes acid rain?

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Gases from burning fossil fuels react with water in the atmosphere to form acids.

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What is monocropping?

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The agricultural practice of growing a single crop over a wide area.

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What is a disadvantage of monocropping?

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Erosion due to exposure of large areas of soil during planting.

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What is another disadvantage of monocropping?

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Pests are likely to attack a monocrop due to the high concentration.

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What is a benefit of biodiversity in agriculture?

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It helps in pest control and improves soil health.

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What is the role of trees in the carbon cycle?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.

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What is acid rain?

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Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, primarily from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.