APES Unit 5 Review

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Why are mine tailings dangerous?

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They can cause acid leaching into water bodies.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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The amount of biologically productive land and water a person uses.

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What is no till agriculture?

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A sustainable practice that requires farmers to leave the ground undisturbed when planting crops.

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What is a potential environmental impact of high density animal farming?

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Water pollution due to runoff.

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How can erosion be reduced in strip mining of coal?

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By replanting vegetation after mining.

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What is acid leaching?

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The process by which acidic water dissolves minerals from rocks and soil, potentially contaminating water sources.

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What are conflict minerals?

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Minerals mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses, often used to finance armed groups.

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What is contour plowing?

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A farming practice that involves plowing across the slope of the land to reduce soil erosion.

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What are windbreaks?

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Rows of trees or shrubs planted to protect crops from wind and reduce soil erosion.

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What is the purpose of groundcover crops?

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To prevent soil erosion, improve soil health, and suppress weeds.