Unit 5: Land Use
This type of forest has be undisturbed by humans for centuries.
What is old growth forest
Where is most of the water on Earth stored? And how much?
Oceans, 96-97%
To be caused by humans
What is anthropogenic
One disadvantage of petroleum/oil is
What is: Answers will vary
Meeting the present needs without compromising those of future generations is known as
What is sustainability
Managed for scientific, educational, and recreational use
What is national Parks
What is the Pacific Trash Vortex?
It is a gyre (rotating ocean currents) of marine litter in the central North Pacific Ocean characterized by exceptionally high concentrations of plastics, chemical sludge, and other debris.
What are the two most common primary indoor pollutants in developing countries?
What is particulate matter and carbon monoxide?
The process of splitting atoms to release heat which evaporates into steam to turn turbines is known as
What is nuclear fission
When a person's diet lacks the essential nutrients for survival
What is malnourished
Managed for use of biological, mineral, and recreational resources
what is managed protected areas
Most of the water is used for?
Agriculture or farming
These are primary pollutants that have undergone transformation in the presence of compounds
What is secondary pollutant
This type of energy resource is often found with petroleum and is transported via pipelines. It's often used for heating homes.
What is natural gas.
Looking for minerals and metals in river sediments
what is placer mining
Managed to maintain biological communities such as the Galapagos
what is habitat/species management areas
What do we mean by water conservation?
Water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage
These are chlorine containing compounds that impact the amount of ozone in the ozone layer
what is ozone depleting substances (ODS)
Give one advantage and disadvantage of wind energy.
What is: Answers will vary.
What ecological services do forests provide?
what is purify water and air, reduce soil erosion, support energy flow, provide habitat for wildlife.
Managed for the sole protection of species/ecosystems
What is strict nature reserves
What are aquifers made out of?
Poures rock that contains groundwater
Which elements directly destroy ozone molecules in the ozone layer
what is chlorine and bromine
The difference between passive and active solar is
What is passive doesn't use technology
Give an example a positive externality
What is: Answers vary but could include the smell of a bakery.