Quarter 2 CSA Env Sci 24

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What year was the Clean Water and Air Act created?

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1948

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What year was the Pelican Island National Refuge System in Florida created?

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1903

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What is urban sprawl?

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Mass expansion of urban areas which rapidly destroy the surrounding environment.

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In which habitat would heavy grazers and burrowing animals most likely be found?

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Grasslands

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What are soft-stemmed plants called?

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Herbaceous plants.

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What is the primary purpose of the Clean Water Act?

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To restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint source pollution.

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What is the significance of Pelican Island National Refuge?

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It was the first national wildlife refuge established in the United States, aimed at protecting pelicans and other wildlife.

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What are the environmental impacts of urban sprawl?

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Loss of wildlife habitat, increased pollution, and greater reliance on automobiles.

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What type of ecosystem is characterized by grasses and few trees?

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Grasslands.

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What is afforestation?

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The process of planting trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover.