Environmental Final Exam (Fall 2024)

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Mining

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The excavation of the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals.

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Albedo

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Ability of a surface to reflect light.

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Heterotroph

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An organism that cannot make its own food.

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Developing Nation

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Nations that are poorer, younger, and have a growing population.

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Climate Change

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A change in global or regional climate patterns.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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Biodiversity

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

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Sustainability

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The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, ensuring resources are available for future generations.

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Carbon Footprint

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The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities.

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Renewable Resources

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Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy and wind.