AICE Environmental Management Exam 1 Dr. DePeña

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What is a lake?

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A large body of water surrounded by land, most of which are freshwater.

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What is selective logging?

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A logging practice that involves selectively removing certain trees while preserving the overall forest structure and ecosystem.

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What does sustainability mean?

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Responsible environmental interaction that seeks to balance human needs with the health of the planet.

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What is the greatest foundational threat to sustainable development according to Bobby McGee?

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The increasing world population.

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What is an example of precipitation?

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Snow.

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What is sustainable logging?

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Logging practices that aim to maintain the health of forest ecosystems while allowing for timber production.

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Define precipitation in environmental science.

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the impact of oil and gas consumption on sustainable development?

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It contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, which threaten environmental sustainability.

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What is responsible environmental interaction?

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Engaging with the environment in a way that minimizes harm and promotes ecological balance.

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What is selective deforesting?

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A method of logging that involves removing specific trees while leaving others intact to maintain the forest ecosystem.