APES 2024 Overfishing, Aquaculture, & Urbanization Flashcard

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How do green spaces affect the temperature in urban areas?

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Green spaces lower the temperature by providing shade and releasing moisture.

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What is a benefit of urban green roofs?

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Urban green roofs provide habitat for wildlife.

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What is bycatch?

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Bycatch is catching other sea life than what you were aiming to catch.

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What are the main components of Ecological Footprint calculation?

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The main components are carbon footprint, food footprint, housing footprint, and goods and services footprint.

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What is the impact of saltwater intrusion in urban areas?

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Saltwater intrusion leads to degradation of freshwater resources around a city.

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Define urbanization.

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Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become urbanized as a result of economic development and population growth.

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What is the urban heat island effect?

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The urban heat island effect is the phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities.

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What role do wetlands play in urban environments?

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Wetlands help manage stormwater, improve water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife.

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What is aquaculture?

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Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants.

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How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?

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Overfishing can lead to the depletion of fish stocks, disrupt food chains, and harm marine biodiversity.