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13 Cards in this Set
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overpopulation
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population gets larger in number,and makes use of too many resources.
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deforestation
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practice of cutting down trees for development or use. land can be turned into homes or factories.
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habitat destruction
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loss of natural habitat.
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endangered
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species in danger of becoming extinct in the future.
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extinct
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disappearing of all species of an animal or plant off of earth.
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restoration
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restoring the environment by planting the native species.
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farming
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land used for making food that feeds animals.
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construction and urban development
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construction of buildings, roads, dams, and other structures.
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surface mining
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removing a strip of earth and mining the material under it and then refilling the strip.
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landfill
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hole in the ground that holds non-hazardous waste, construction waste, debris,and agricultural and industrial waste.
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dam
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a barrier that either stops or slows down the water flow in any body of water.
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mixed land use
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both residential and commercial should be in that area.
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government land
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land that the government owns and isn't used for businesses.
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