Unit 5_8 APES Key Terms

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What is Particulate Matter?

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Tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air that can cause health issues when inhaled.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy.

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What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

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Organisms whose genetic material has been altered to enhance desired traits.

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What characterizes traditional subsistence agriculture?

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Growing food primarily for family consumption using limited technology.

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What is Acid Mine Drainage?

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Water contaminated by mining operations that is highly acidic and can harm ecosystems.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is sustainable development?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?

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Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.