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17 Cards in this Set
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Why is land considered to be a resource? |
It contains many materials needed by people. |
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What is a wise use of land resources? |
Farming and Mining Ores |
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Why is it important to manage air and water resources wisely? |
Almost all living things need these resources |
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An ore is any mineral that can be mined |
at a profit |
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Rain in a pH of less than 5.6 is called _____ |
Acid precipitation |
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_____ is a brown air pollutant that forms in sunlight. |
Photochemical smog |
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The process of restoring land that has been mined is _____. |
reclamation |
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A _____ uses moving air to produce electricity. |
Wind Farm |
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Clearing large numbers of trees for development is called _____. |
Deforestation |
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Biomass is a _____ resource Advantage: reduces the amount of _____ in landfills |
Biomass is a RENEWABLE resource Advantage: reduces the amount of ORGANIC MATTER in landfills |
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Coal is a _____ resource. Mining this can harm _____. |
Coal is a NON-RENEWABLE resource. Mining this can harm HABITATS. |
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Geothermal Energy can only be used where _____ are under the ground. |
Geothermal Energy can only be used where HOT ROCKS are under the ground. |
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Oil and Natural Gas cause _____ when they are burned. |
Oil and Natural Gas cause AIR POLLUTION when they are burned. |
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Nuclear Energy Advantage: Small amounts produce much _____. |
Nuclear Energy Advantage: Small amounts produce much ENERGY. |
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Solar Energy Disadvantage: It not available at _____. |
Solar Energy Disadvantage: It's not available at NIGHT. |
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Water Energy Disadvantage: It can be affected by long periods of no _____. |
Water Energy Disadvantage: It can be affected by long periods of no RAIN |
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Wind Disadvantage: Turbines can harm _____. |
Wind Disadvantage: Turbines can harm BIRDS. |
