APES Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Acid drainage

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The outflow of acidic water from metal mines or coal mines.

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Anaerobic

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A process that occurs in the absence of oxygen.

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Anthracite coal

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A hard, compact variety of coal that has a high luster and carbon content.

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ANWR

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area in Alaska.

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Biogenic natural gas

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Natural gas produced by the decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms.

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Bituminous coal

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A type of coal that is softer than anthracite and contains more volatile matter.

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CAFE standards

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Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, regulations aimed at improving the average fuel economy of cars and light trucks.

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Carbon capture

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The process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants.

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Carbon sequestration

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The long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to mitigate global warming.

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Clean coal technologies

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Technologies that aim to reduce the environmental impact of coal energy generation.