Acidification
On the pH scale, this represents anything from 1 -7
What is an acid?
These non-native organisms outcompete native species
What are invasive species?
Shortening these daily can significantly reduce water use
What are shorter showers?
This practice helps reduce the need for raw materials by converting discarded items into new products
What is recycling?
Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, air, and this essential liquid.
What is water?
A solution with a pH of 5 is "#" many times more "blank" than a solution with a pH of 6
What is 10 times more acidic?
These non-native species do not disrupt the ecosystem they are in
What are exotic species?
These areas use up more water due to larger population densities
What are urban areas?
This term is used when companies pretend to be more environmentally friendly than they actually are
What is greenwashing?
This soil type feels gritty and drains water fairly quickly
What is sandy soil?
Acidification makes it harder for these organisms to build their shells
What are shell-forming organisms?
This invasive species in the Everglades is known for eating native mammals at alarming rates
What is the Burmese Python?
These are the 2 biggest sources of "accessible" freshwater
This type of waste poses immediate danger to human health and is regulated by the EPA
What is hazardous waste?
Removing vegetation exposes soil to this abiotic force that wears it away
What is erosion?
This common atmospheric gas dissolves in water to form carbonic acid
What is CO2?
What is an abiotic factor?
Federal law established in 1974 to regulate public drinking water systems in the U.S
What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?
Everyday household items like food scraps, paper, and plastics are part of this major solid waste category
What is municipal solid waste (MSW)?
The top layer (or the O horizon) of soil is most rich in this type of material
What is organic matter?
What is the burning of fossil fuels?
This is the main culprit for invasive/exotic species introduction into ecosystems
What is the illegal pet trade?
One of the biggest threats to Florida's aquifers (worsened by climate change)
What is saltwater intrusion?
This cleanup method uses bacteria, fungi, or other organisms to break down or remove contaminants from soil or water
What is bioremediation?
This is typically the ideal soil type for any given crop or plant
What is loamy soil?