APES Unit 5 Quizs (CED Alignment)

Concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO)

• A small farm focused on organic produce.

• A large indoor or outdoor structure designed for maximum occupancy of animals and maximum output of meat.

• A type of animal shelter for rescued animals.

• A facility for breeding endangered species.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Fishery collapse

• The decline of a fish population by 90 percent or more.

• A temporary decrease in fish population due to seasonal changes.

• The introduction of new fishing regulations to protect fish stocks.

• A gradual increase in fish population over several years.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Carbon footprint

• A measure of the total carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emissions from the activities, both direct and indirect, of a person, country, or other entity.

• A method to calculate the distance traveled by carbon atoms in the atmosphere.

• A term used to describe the amount of carbon stored in trees and plants.

• A measure of the energy consumption of a household in kilowatt-hours.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Urban sprawl

• Urbanized areas that spread into rural areas.

• Rural areas that are developed into urban centers.

• Urban areas that are densely populated and have no green spaces.

• Suburban areas that are isolated from urban centers.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Industrial agriculture

• Agriculture that applies the techniques of mechanization and standardization to the production of food.

• A method of farming that relies solely on organic practices.

• A type of agriculture that focuses on small-scale, local food production.

• Farming that uses traditional methods without modern technology.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Unconfined aquifer

• Porous rock covered by soil.

• Solid rock with no water.

• Water-saturated soil without rock.

• Rock layers that are impermeable.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Flood irrigation

• A method of irrigation where water is applied directly to the roots of plants.

• A form of irrigation where an entire field is flooded with water.

• A technique that uses drip systems to minimize water loss.

• An irrigation method that relies on rainwater harvesting.

Delaney Clause

• A clause in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act designed to prevent potentially harmful cancer-causing food ingredients.

• A regulation that allows the use of artificial flavors in food products.

• A guideline for the labeling of organic food products.

• A law that mandates the use of preservatives in all packaged foods.

Spring

• Water that naturally percolates up to the surface.

• A season characterized by blooming flowers and warmer weather.

• A type of mechanical device used to store energy.

• A body of water that is stagnant and does not flow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Cone of depression

• An area surrounding a well that does not contain groundwater.

• A geological formation that stores large amounts of groundwater.

• A type of well that is used for irrigation purposes.

• A phenomenon where groundwater rises to the surface naturally.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1