Environmental Final Exam (Fall 2024)

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Nitrogen fixation

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Process of converting nitrogen gas into ammonia.

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Tropical

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Warm, moist climate zone near the equator.

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Bycatch

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The unintentional catch of nontarget species while fishing.

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Mining

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The excavation of the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals.

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Combustion

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A rapid reaction between oxygen and fuel that results in fire.

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Eutrophication

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Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land.

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Photosynthesis

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Process by which plants and some other organisms use light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and high-energy carbohydrates.

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Acid Rain

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Precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, often due to air pollution.

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Deforestation

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The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.

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Sustainable Development

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.