Cards in this guide (20)
How is groundwater formed
When water percolates down through the soil
What is the loss of water from plants called
Transpiration is water loss from plants.
Which is a way that society controls science
One way that society controls science is that the government can
make certain experiments illegal.
people pass laws to restrict some research
Why is biomass a better alternative to coal
Biomass can be regrown quickly, making it a good alternative to
coal.
What does percolation produce
Percolation produces groundwater.
Which energy source contributes the most to climate change
Which factor has most likely affected the high fertility rate in Africa
Which is the least sustainable practice
Using coal to generate electricity
What is one of the negative consequences of burning waste
It releases toxic fumes and also contributes to climate
change.
What represents a negative impact of technology
production of waste like greenhouse gases
What resources cannot be renewed
Which is the best way to make resources sustainable
What would a graph of carbon dioxide absorption look like for this forested area
Which promotes sustainability
Encouraging reuse of resources promotes sustainability.
encouraging recycling programs
Which option for drinking water uses the fewest resources from the environment if it is used many times
Which resource is the main source of energy in the United states
Which substance acts acts as a buffer in natural water
minerals and salts (apex)
Which is a possible outcome of global warming
hurricanes and other extreme weather will increase
which of the following best describes a solution that contains a buffer
A citric acid is added to the solution but the pH of the solution does not change
which promotes a more sustainable use of resources
decreasing overconsumption. apex
