Environmental Science - Unit 5 Retake
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30 questions
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What does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' refer to?
What does the 'Tragedy of the Commons' refer to?
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Which resource is often cited as an example of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
Which resource is often cited as an example of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
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What is an environmental issue most directly associated with clearcutting?
What is an environmental issue most directly associated with clearcutting?
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How does clearcutting contribute to climate change?
How does clearcutting contribute to climate change?
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What was a primary objective of the Green Revolution?
What was a primary objective of the Green Revolution?
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Which is a disadvantage of synthetic fertilizers?
Which is a disadvantage of synthetic fertilizers?
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Which agricultural practice involves turning over the soil before planting?
Which agricultural practice involves turning over the soil before planting?
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What is the most likely result of excessive fertilizer use?
What is the most likely result of excessive fertilizer use?
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What is the largest human use of freshwater globally?
What is the largest human use of freshwater globally?
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What happens in waterlogging?
What happens in waterlogging?
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What is the 'pesticide treadmill'?
What is the 'pesticide treadmill'?
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What is an advantage of genetically modified crops?
What is an advantage of genetically modified crops?
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What is a primary reason for using CAFOs in meat production?
What is a primary reason for using CAFOs in meat production?
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What is an impact of overgrazing?
What is an impact of overgrazing?
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What is bycatch in fishing?
What is bycatch in fishing?
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How can individual consumers reduce overfishing impacts?
How can individual consumers reduce overfishing impacts?
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What happens as high-grade ores are depleted?
What happens as high-grade ores are depleted?
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What is acid mine drainage?
What is acid mine drainage?
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What is an impervious surface?
What is an impervious surface?
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How can cities reduce urban heat islands?
How can cities reduce urban heat islands?
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What does sustainability aim to achieve?
What does sustainability aim to achieve?
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What is sustainable yield?
What is sustainable yield?
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What is urban runoff?
What is urban runoff?
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Which method increases water infiltration in cities?
Which method increases water infiltration in cities?
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What is IPM?
What is IPM?
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What is an advantage of IPM?
What is an advantage of IPM?
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What is rotational grazing?
What is rotational grazing?
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How does terracing benefit steep slopes?
How does terracing benefit steep slopes?
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What is a disadvantage of aquaculture?
What is a disadvantage of aquaculture?
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Why are prescribed burns used in forests?
Why are prescribed burns used in forests?