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26 Cards in this Set
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Overpopulation
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As a population of organisms get bigger (in #), it uses more resources. Resources such as food, land, and water can quickly become strained, polluted or depleted.
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Deforestation
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The practice of cutting down large areas of trees for development or use. The trees can be turned into wood and paper products. The land can also be turned into housing or a factory. 2 types: Clear cutting and selective cutting.
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Habitat Destruction
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The loss of natural habitat. Ex: Building highways, malls, creating a cow pasture, filling in wetlands, or turning a lake into a water park.
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Endangered
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A spieces in danger of becoming extinct in the near future because its population is dropping rapidly.
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Restoration
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Restoring an environment back to its natural state by planting native species. Sometimes, a native animals are also relocated.
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Farming
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Land that is used to grow crops to feed organisms. As the earths population grows, new farming will need to be created, leading to a loss of natural habitat for plants and animals.
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Contruction and Urban Devolopment
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The construction of building, roads, dams, and other structures. This contruction can be on newly deforested land or re-used land.
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Surface mining
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Removing resources just below the surface of the Earth by removing a strip of Earth, minig out the materials, and refilling the strip of Earth.
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Landfill
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A whole in the ground that holds non-hazardous waste, construction debris, agricultural, and industrial waste.
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Dam
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A barrier that stops or sslows water flow in a river, stream, or other bodies of water.
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Conservation
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The preservation and careful managment of the environment and of the natural resources.(If it is taken it will be put back)
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Preserving
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The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state: preservation.
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Ecolofical reasons why the Environment is valued
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Plants and Animals that live interdependent of each other in an environment. Ex:Birds and squirrels need trees to build their nests in.
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Economic reasons why the Environment is valued
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Environment is valued because the environment is valuable. The land can be used for building homes and businesses. The land can also be used as a park which can be used for tourists to enjoy. People pay $ to go to parks.
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Health
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The general condition of the body and mind. Being free from diease or pain.
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Recreation
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Activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by eenjoyment and relaxation. Ex: Playing sports, reading a book.
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Scenic
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Locations that have beauty. Areas that are pleasent. Ex: A sunset by a beach.
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Stakeholder(s)
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A person who holds stock in a company and is able to share in the profis and losses of that company or business.
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Zoning
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Land areas that are divided into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence (homes), businesses and manufacturing (factories).
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Land use Planning
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A commitee of people decide how the land will be zoned
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Local Government
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People who hold positions that help make decisiions of how money is to be spent. Ex: Mayor, City Councel, School Board, and Chmber of Commerce.
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Residential Land
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Land that is zoned for homes.
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Commercial Land
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Land that is being zoned for businesses and factories.
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Mixed Land Use
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Both Residential and Commercial Land can be in that area.
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Government Land
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Land that the Government owna and does not use for businesses. Ex: Hines Drive and Yellowstone National Park.
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Extinct
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The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth.
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