Chapter 7
What is deforestation?
process in which humans intentionally clear land of trees and other vegetation
Refers to the process of harnessing energy from running water
Stretch of land and sea along the edges of the Pacific Ocean around multiple fault lines where most of Earth's tectonic activity occurs
Ring of Fire
coral bleaching
process through whcih corals expel the algae in their tissues and lose color
the practice of regulating resources so they dont get overused
conservation
What is a fossil fuel?
remains of ancient plants and animals that can be burned to produce energy
Process of removing salt from seawater
desalination
Massive waves caused by earthquakes that are underwater.
tsunami
type of mining in which water, sand or chemicals are injected into cracks in the Earth
fracking
species of plant or animal that is at risk of going extinct
endangered species
Raw materials available from the land
Natural resources
A dam is built on what typically to harness hydroelectric power
rivers or creeks
pattern of volcanic activity
community led group working toward a common goal
grassroots organization
the ability to be maintained or continued at a certain level into the future
sustainability
Non-renewable resource, (also give an example)
a resource that does not replenish itself naturally (fossil fuels, coal)
irrigation
way to direct water where people need it
region where intense shaking is often caused by Earth's tectonic plates grinding against each other
earthquake zone
process of gasses trapping heat from the sun in Earth's atmosphere
greenhouse effect
the practice of traveling to natural areas such as forests or beaches in a way that does not harm the environment and benefits local communities
ecotourism
A resource that replenishes itself naturally over time
renewable resources
process by which arid land is stripped of its nutrients
desertification
prolonged period with very little rainfall
drought
groundwater
liquid found underground within soil, sand and rocks
Name 2 examples of of endangered species
African Lion, African Elephant, American Bison, Bengal Tiger, Jaguar, Orca Whales etc