Environmental Science and Earth Systems Flashcard

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Why would citizens be advised to recycle plastic products?

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Plastic products take up a large amount of space in the landfill.

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Federal law requires mining companies to carry out _____, which is the process of restoring the land and vegetation to its original state after mining.

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reclamation

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How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact the environment?

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By decreasing carbon dioxide absorption.

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How could a decrease in the burning of fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?

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It could decrease carbon dioxide (CO2) levels

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What is an alternative form of renewable energy that uses heat from the earth’s core to generate electricity?

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geothermal

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Involves the global management of Earth’s natural resources to meet current and future needs without causing environmental damage.

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sustainability

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Most electricity in the United States is produced from: nuclear fuels, solar energy, fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy.

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fossil fuels

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What can lead to depletion of the ozone layer?

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aerosols and refrigerants

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A local government voted against the large-scale development of buildings and roads in the area. What could have been a motive behind the decision?

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It could lead to the formation of heat islands

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What process in the sun combines hydrogen atoms into helium atoms?

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fusion