EES Unit 5 Vocab Flashcard

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What is Sustainable Agriculture?

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Producing food without depleting resources.

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What causes global warming?

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The collection of carbon dioxide and other pollutants in the atmosphere.

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What is the prevention of wasteful use of a resource called?

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Conservation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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A process that occurs when gases trap the Sun's heat in the atmosphere.

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What are Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) composed of?

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Carbon, chlorine, and fluorine.

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What is the definition of conservation?

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The careful management of natural resources to prevent depletion.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What are the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming.

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What is the significance of renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally and are sustainable over time.