APES Unit 5 Review

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What does 'impervious' mean?

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Impermeable; not allowing fluid to pass through.

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What technique is used to supplement the loss of fish numbers in global fisheries?

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Aquaculture; the farming of aquatic organisms.

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What is a CAFO?

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A concentrated animal feeding operation where many animals are raised on a small lot of land.

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What method of meat production is associated with high density and limited space for animals?

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Concentrated animal feeding operations.

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What is a sustainable solution to urban growth?

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Building up; increasing vertical development instead of horizontal sprawl.

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Define aquaculture.

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The cultivation of aquatic organisms in controlled environments.

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What is the impact of urban heat islands?

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Increased temperatures in urban areas compared to surrounding rural areas due to human activities.

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What is monocropping?

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

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What does IPM stand for?

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Integrated Pest Management; a sustainable approach to managing pests.

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What is contour farming?

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A farming practice that follows the natural contours of the land to reduce soil erosion.