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Environmental effects of deforestation
More air pollution, habitat loss.
Results of urban sprawl
Less rural areas, more connected cities.
Strategies to improve rangeland management
Field rotation, water dispersion, removal of invasive species, fencing to rotate livestock.
Majority of U.S. population living areas
Urban areas.
Effects of heat islands on weather patterns
Warmer temperatures in those areas and increased rainfall.
Three characteristics of an urban area
Higher population, more resources, warmer weather, increased traffic.
Definition of the urban crisis
Too many people too fast, overloaded infrastructure.
Environmental benefits of open spaces in cities
Higher air quality, less water run-off, emotional benefits.
First established national park
Yellowstone National Park.
Importance of preserving rural areas
Less CO2 emissions, abundant resources.
Importance of preserving farmlands
This is where we get most of our food.
Where resources are produced
Rural areas.
Challenges of land-use planning
Making all areas more efficient and meeting people's needs.
Formation of oil and natural gas
Decay of tiny marine organisms.
Major uses of fuels
Energy, transportation, production.
Location of majority of oil and natural gas in the U.S.
Texas, California, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico.
What makes an energy source renewable?
Continues being made.
Geothermal power plant energy production
Uses the earth's heat to create energy.
Geothermal heat pumps
Heat from earth heats water for homes.
Inadequate infrastructure relation to urban crisis
Infrastructure cannot support the city's population.
Well-managed rangeland characteristics
Good fencing, multiple water sources, maintenance of invasive species.
Ecological services definition and examples
What the environment provides for people; examples include forests, wind energy, and food.
Reducing effects of heat island
More land dedicated to preserving natural areas.
Ways to conserve energy at home
Solar panels, turning off lights, using low energy appliances.
Hydroelectric power plant electricity production
Water spins a turbine, turbine generates energy.
Coal power plant electricity production steps
Coal heats water, creates steam, steam spins turbines, turbines generate electricity.
Solar energy advantages and disadvantages
Advantages: free energy, renewable, low maintenance. Disadvantages: not aesthetically pleasing, upfront cost.