Canada Environ; Gov Vocabulary

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Acid Rain

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rain mixed with pollutants in the air

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Clearcutting

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act of cutting down entire groups of trees at one time

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Erode

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to wear away rock, land, soil, or physical features by the action of wind, water, or ice

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Extraction

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the act of removing something from within an object

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Hydroelectric

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electricity generated by waterpower

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Natural Resource

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item in nature that people can use to help meet a need or a want

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Constitutional monarchy

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the monarchy is limited by the constitution

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Parliamentary democracy

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the legislative branch has power because it can select the chief executive.