Environmental Science Final Exam Review

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What does WONC stand for?

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Water Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon

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Which pollutant is NOT typically found in the air surrounding CAFOs?

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Cinnamon

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Invasive species have a negative impact on...

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Both the ecosystem and the economy

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In recent years, the human population has...

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increased exponentially

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable natural resource?

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natural gas

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What is a CAFO?

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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, a large-scale livestock facility.

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Define invasive species.

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Species that are non-native to an ecosystem and cause harm.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.