Day 4 Env Vocab Review

Depletion

• To increase

• To reduce

• To maintain

• To ignore

Non-point Source Pollution

• Pollution that comes from a single identifiable source

• Pollution that comes from many places over a large area

• Pollution that is easily controlled and managed

• Pollution that is caused by natural disasters

Immigration

• The movements of individuals OUT of an area

• The movements of individuals INTO an area

• The movements of individuals WITHIN an area

• The movements of individuals BETWEEN areas

Montreal Protocol

• Treaty that limits the use of CFCs

• Agreement to promote the use of renewable energy

• Convention to protect endangered species

• Protocol for international trade regulations

Water Conservation

• Sustainably managing fresh water

• Using water resources inefficiently

• Ignoring water scarcity issues

• Overusing water for agriculture

Clean Water Act

• Legislation to reduce pollution in waterways

• A program to promote water sports

• A law to regulate fishing licenses

• An initiative for water conservation education

Emigration

• The movement of individuals EXITING an area

• The movement of individuals ENTERING an area

• The movement of individuals STAYING in an area

• The movement of individuals RETURNING to an area

Pollution

• Matter or energy that is harmful to the environment

• A natural phenomenon that cleans the air

• A type of renewable energy source

• A method of waste disposal

Biotic Factors

• Non-living things

• Living things

• Environmental conditions

• Physical elements

Kyoto Protocol

• An international agreement to limit air pollutants

• A treaty to promote global trade

• A convention for wildlife conservation

• An accord for space exploration