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Enviro Geology

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Two problems with on-sight waste disposal expensive; leaks
technical term for "organic matter decomposes" composting
what three things are necessary for composting? moisture, temperature, oxygen
what is it called when you burn waste at high temps? incineration
two environmental problems with open dumps pollutes air & contaminates water
what is the liquid called that leaches out of a landfill? leachate
whats the gas called that comes off of landfills? methane: CH4
the EPA program that cleans up polluted areas is called Superfund Program
how long a material remains in the biosphere bio-persistence
two environmental impacts of coal mining acid mine drainage & sink holes
what type of coal is considered soft coal? bituminous
two environmental impacts of oil drilling contaminates groundwater & ruins landscape
what type of heat is captured from the Earth? geothermal
the concentration of material in the Earth's crust is a form that can potentially be extracted for a profit mineral resources
the portion of the resource that is CURRENTLY available for use reserve
a useful metallic mineral that can be mined ore
the process of using microbes to recover metals bioleaching
the long-term concept to make sure that future generations have a share of resources sustainability
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