APES Unit 5 Review

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When roots become saturated with water due to over-irrigation, it causes death in plant roots. This is called:

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waterlogging

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When irrigation water evaporates, salts are left behind on the soil surface and can cause plant death or lead to:

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soil salinization

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One of the advantages to using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is

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reduce the need for pesticides

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Environmental impact of high density animal farming?

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water pollution due to runoff

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Because global fisheries have dramatically seen a reduction in fish numbers, this technique has been used recently to supplement that loss.

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aquaculture

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Methods to reduce erosion in strip mining of coal.

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Replant vegetation after mining.

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The systematic removal of rock or other substance for financial gain.

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mining

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Reclamation is the process of

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Returning land to its original or better condition

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A sustainable solution to urban growth

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building up

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Ore leftovers after valuable minerals have been removed

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tailings