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Environmental effects of deforestation

More air pollution, habitat loss.

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Results of urban sprawl

Less rural areas, more connected cities.

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Strategies to improve rangeland management

Field rotation, water dispersion, removal of invasive species, fencing to rotate livestock.

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Majority of U.S. population living areas

Urban areas.

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Effects of heat islands on weather patterns

Warmer temperatures in those areas and increased rainfall.

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Three characteristics of an urban area

Higher population, more resources, warmer weather, increased traffic.

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Definition of the urban crisis

Too many people too fast, overloaded infrastructure.

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Environmental benefits of open spaces in cities

Higher air quality, less water run-off, emotional benefits.

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First established national park

Yellowstone National Park.

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Importance of preserving rural areas

Less CO2 emissions, abundant resources.

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Importance of preserving farmlands

This is where we get most of our food.

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Where resources are produced

Rural areas.

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Challenges of land-use planning

Making all areas more efficient and meeting people's needs.

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Formation of oil and natural gas

Decay of tiny marine organisms.

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Major uses of fuels

Energy, transportation, production.

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Location of majority of oil and natural gas in the U.S.

Texas, California, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico.

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What makes an energy source renewable?

Continues being made.

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Geothermal power plant energy production

Uses the earth's heat to create energy.

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Geothermal heat pumps

Heat from earth heats water for homes.

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Inadequate infrastructure relation to urban crisis

Infrastructure cannot support the city's population.

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Well-managed rangeland characteristics

Good fencing, multiple water sources, maintenance of invasive species.

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Ecological services definition and examples

What the environment provides for people; examples include forests, wind energy, and food.

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Reducing effects of heat island

More land dedicated to preserving natural areas.

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Ways to conserve energy at home

Solar panels, turning off lights, using low energy appliances.

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Hydroelectric power plant electricity production

Water spins a turbine, turbine generates energy.

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Coal power plant electricity production steps

Coal heats water, creates steam, steam spins turbines, turbines generate electricity.

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Solar energy advantages and disadvantages

Advantages: free energy, renewable, low maintenance. Disadvantages: not aesthetically pleasing, upfront cost.