Environmental Science Final

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What are Superfunds?

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Superfunds are large toxic sites that require cleanup by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to hazardous waste.

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What is one effect that is NOT caused by climate change?

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The evolution of more species is not an effect of climate change.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of sustainability?

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Fossil fuels are not one of the three principles of sustainability.

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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?

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The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What type of mining does open-pit mining represent?

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Open-pit mining is an example of surface mining.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species and genetic diversity.

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What is nutrient cycling?

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Nutrient cycling is the movement and exchange of organic and inorganic matter back into the production of living matter.

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What is the significance of solar energy in sustainability?

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Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is essential for sustainable practices as it reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

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What are the consequences of melting glaciers?

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Melting glaciers contribute to rising sea levels and can disrupt ecosystems and freshwater supplies.

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What is the role of the EPA?

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting human health and the environment by enforcing regulations.