Environmental Science Flashcard

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What is clear cutting?

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The removal of all trees in a stand of timber

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Precipitation carrying large amounts of dissolved acids, which kills wildlife and damages buildings, forests, and crops.

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Acid Rain

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Haze caused by solar radiation and chemical fumes from automobile exhaust and other pollution sources.

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Smog

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What is eutrophication?

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When water becomes too rich in nutrients, leading to invasive plant growth.

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What is the term for non-native plant and animal species?

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Invasive

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What is the deadliest weather in the US?

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The heat

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Where is the riskiest place in the US to live? South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Texas

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South Carolina

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How many national parks are in the US?

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63

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Why is heat more deadly in Florida than Arizona?

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Humidity

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What is the name of the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, and canals that distribute water throughout the Central Valley?

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The Central Valley Project