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Enviro Geology
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |