Unit 9 APES Key Terms

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What is the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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What are Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) known for?

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Damaging the ozone layer and being linked to global warming.

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What does the Endangered Species Act aim to do?

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Protect species at risk of extinction.

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What is Ocean Acidification?

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The decrease in ocean pH levels due to absorbing excess carbon dioxide.

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What is the purpose of the Montreal Protocol?

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To phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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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.

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What is 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 deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.