ap environmental
problems associated with abandoned coal mines
- coal mine accidents - land subsidence - damage to the water environment - air pollution
country with the greatest percentage of land area affected by desertification?
Australia
of the following which constitutes the greatest percent of domestic use of water in the united states?
Flushing toilets
farm raised salmon
Often infected with parasites and sea lice, fish farmed and controlled by farmers and usually don't have space
Ogallala Aquifer
World's largest aquifer; under parts of Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas (the Midwest). Holds enough water to cover the U.S. with 1.5 feet of water. Being depleted for agricultural and urban use.
gray water
all of the wastewater that drains from washing machines, sinks, dishwashers, tubs or showers and can be reused for non-sanitary purposes
economic advantage of aquaculture?
aquaculture produces large amounts of seafood for human purchase and consumption year round
unintended environmental consumption of aquaculture?
contamination of surrounding water by organic waste
one way that consumers can help prevent a decrease in the number of fish species that are experiencing population declines is to?
eat fish that are caught using sustainable harvesting methods therefore ensuring fish populations remains stable and reducing the amount by catch harvested
overgrazing of grasslands can lead to reduced range quality. two of the major effects of overgrazing are
erosion and desertification
a major environmental problem caused by using the agricultural practice of tilling is?
eutrophication from excessive fertilizer use
which of the following irrigation methods is most likely to result in salinization of the soil, especially if the agricultural fields are located in a warm climate with consistent sunlight
furrow irrigation
problems with contour plowing
high moisture loss
what would have the biggest impact on achieving global sustainability?
reducing human population size
Tragedy of the Commons
situation in which people acting individually and in their own interest use up commonly available but limited resources, creating disaster for the entire community
why do pesticides tend to be ineffective after many uses
some survive and reproduce passing on their traits
synthetic fertilizer vs organic fertilizer?
synthetic fertilizer can provide more targeted macro nutrients to the crops
environmentalists oppose the mining of antarctic mineral resources?
the antarctic environment is fragile and extremely vulnerable to the disturbances that would accompany development
legislation that could help with over fishing?
the convention of international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) uses trade rules to protect commercially valuable species
Desertification
the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
which of the following is the most likely result from clearing mature, forested land and converting it into agricultural land that would be used for cattle grazing
there will be a reduction in the uptake of atmospheric carbon dioxide
manage soil salinity
use appropriate fertilizer types
what would a sustainable society emphasize
using energy efficiently and reusing/recycling matter
compared with people in developing countries, people in industrialized countries are more likely to eat beef
yes