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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