vocabulary
can catch fire
ignitable
an increase in Earth's surface temperature
global warming
heat and pressure
created from plant remains subjected to high heat and pressures over millions of years
coal
Using the heat underground as energy
geothermal energy
harmful or fatal when inhaled, ingested, or touched
toxic
what are the layers of the atmosphere starting from Earth's surface
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
A rock goes deep underground, melts completely, and then later the lava hardens. Which type of rock would form?
igenous
burning leaves and twigs in a stove to cook dinner is an example of what type of energy
biomass energy
waste resulting from manufacturing, agriculture, and mining
industrial waste
Can damage or destroy metals
corrosive
what are the two major greenhouse gases
carbon dioxide and methane
Where is groundwater found?
aquifers
True or false: Hydrogen is more dangerous than other fuel sources because it is flammable?
False because hydrogen is not more dangerous or flammable than other resources we use
When the environment is restored after mining has taken place in an area
reclamation
The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or group is responsible
carbon footprint
what are two things that cause coral to become bleached?
temperature rising 1-2 degrees for over 21 days
pH lowering causes ocean to be acidic
What are two economic values of forest ecosystems?
timber to sell
source of food
medicines
Which of the following fossils fuels is described as primarily methane gas with small amounts of other gases mixed in
natural gas
Scientists calculated how many deer can be hunted in a forest without destroying the ecosystem based on the deer reproductive rates. The scientists set a limit for how many deer can be hunted based on their data. What resource management strategy is this an example of?
maximum sustainable yield
a change in weather patterns, precipitation, temperature, and sea levels
climate change
A forest is set aside where no logging, hunting, or human use is allowed in order to protect wildlife and natural resources. What term best describes this approach?
preservation
what are three ecological values of forest ecosystems
Carbon storage that helps regulate Earth’s climate
Provide habitat for organisms
Source of biodiversity
Prevent erosion
Purify water
what is one con of biomass energy
overuse of biomass is possible
large energy input is needed
three environmental impacts of mining
air pollution
erosion
water pollution