Unit 5 AP Review

Which of the following is an environmental problem associated with abandoned coal mines?

Acid drainage due to leaching of spoil heaps by rainwater.

Which of the following is a type of surface mining?

Area-Strip Mining, Contour-Strip Mining, Open-Pit Mining, and Mountain Top Removal

Compared with people in developing countries, people in industrialized countries are more likely to eat.

Beef

Which of the following is an unintended environmental consequence of aquaculture?

Contamination of surrounding water by fecal matter & organic waste

N & P fertilizers runoff into a body of water, causing an algal bloom. The algae will die and decompose reducing DO.

Cultural Eutrophication and Artificial Eutrophication

The irrigation is also known as furrow irrigation and causes waterlogging and high water tables.

Flood Irrigation

New & dangerous strains of diseases represents a consequence of which of the following agricultural practices?

Incorporating antibiotics into the feed of densely concentrated livestock

This law gives the power to the EPA to oversee the reclamation caused by mining companies.

SMCRA- Surface mining control and reclamation act

When only the mature large trees are chosen to be cut down.

Selective cutting

This law gives the EPA the power to oversee and govern the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

Superfund and CERCLA-Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Which agricultural practice results in the most erosion?

Tiling

When all the trees in a forest are cutdown, regardless of age or size.

Clear-cutting

Which of the following would likely occur from clear-cutting or deforestation?

Increase in atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

Which of the following is a direct economic advantage associated with aquaculture?

It produces large amounts of seafood for human purchase and consumption.

Drip irrigation is far more efficient and sustainable compared to other types of irrigation methods. What's 1 con of it?

It's expensive for small farmers and developing countries.

Which of the following is an advantage of the Green Revolution?

Led to a decrease in pests.

Which of the following is the most likely result from clearing forests & converting it into range land for cattle?

There will be a reduction in the uptake of atmospheric carbon dioxide

An advantage of Urbanization is people in cities have a lower carbon footprint than individuals living in rural areas.

True

CAFOs are efficient and relatively low-cost facilities that help keep consumer costs low.

True

Clear-cutting and deforestation can lead to an increase in the evaporation of water from the soil.

True

One consequence of aquaculture enclosures is the fish can harbor parasites that can harm wild populations.

True

One consequence of overusing water from an aquifer for farming includes using more water than what can recharge.

True

Overfishing of threatened fish species can lead to the Tragedy of the Commons

True

Slash-and-burn agriculture can lead to a loss of soil fertility after a short period, making farming ineffective.

True

This act led to the National Park Service and the protection of federal lands that are managed and preserved.

Wilderness Act