Green Generation Slideshow-based

Question 1

two types of growth curves

Answer 1

1. exponential (unrestricted) growth
2. Logistic (restricted) growth

Question 2

the percentage of remaining survivors of a population over time; usually shown graphically

Answer 2

survivorship

Question 3

most individuals live out their life span and die of old age (type of curve)

Answer 3

type 1 survivorship curve

Question 4

individuals die at a constant rate (type of curve)

Answer 4

type 2 survivorship curve

Question 5

most individuals die early in life (type of curve)

Answer 5

type 3 survivorship curve

Question 6

chemicals that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment

Answer 6

persistent organic pollution (POPs)

Question 7

dissolved and suspended solids as silt, salts, and minerals

Answer 7

inorganic pollution

Question 8

heavy metals and other chemical compounds that are lethal to organisms

Answer 8

toxic pollution

Question 9

waste heat from industrial and power generation processes

Answer 9

thermal pollution

Question 10

radioactive
fallout can lead to radiation sickness and death
destroy environmental features and animal life

Answer 10

nuclear pollution

Question 11

warming that results when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth toward space

Answer 11

greenhouse effect

Question 12

ozone layer is deteriorating due to the release of pollution containing the chemicals chlorine and bromine (chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs)

Answer 12

ozone depletion

Question 13

conflict between individual interest and the common good
when individuals use a public good, they do not bear the entire cost of their actions

individuals with access to a public resource (also called a common) act in their own interest and, in doing so, ultimately deplete the resource

Answer 13

tragedy of the commons

Question 14

Fast Fashion

Answer 14

leftover clothes harm the environment

Question 15

Groundwater consumption

Answer 15

risk for water shortages increase

Question 16

Overfishing

Answer 16

endanger fish populations

Question 17

Coffee

Answer 17

Plants that produce coffee beans occupy rainforest space that farmers cut down for farms - habitat loss for a ton of plants and animals

Question 18

Traffic Congestion

Answer 18

Air pollution increases - CO2 increases, causing greenhouse effect

Question 19

the removal of pollution or contaminants from the environment

Answer 19

environmental remediation

Question 20

using microbes to remove pollutants

Answer 20

bioremediation

Question 21

using existing information to help a community understand the property conditions by examining current and historical uses of the site and potential threats to human health or the environment
review records
review government databases
visually inspect the site
interview owners, neighbors, and past workers

Answer 21

phase 1 environmental site assessment

Question 22

recognized environmental conditions found on property
identify chemicals of concern
samples and test soil, groundwater and other media
further investigate areas of concern
develop plans for cleanup, if needed

Answer 22

phase 2 environmental site assessment

Question 23

excavation carried out underwater or partially underwater, in shallow or ocean waters

keeps waterways and ports navigable
protects & redevelopment coasts

Answer 23

dredging

Question 24

common method for cleaning up contaminated groundwater containing chemicals such as industrial solvents, metals and fuel oil

Answer 24

pump and treat

Question 25

a group of cleanup methods that prevent or slow the release of harmful chemicals from wastes, such as contaminated soil, sediment, and sludge Solidification binds the waste in a solid block of material and traps it in place. Stabilization causes a chemical reaction that makes contaminants less likely to be leached into the environment.

Answer 25

solidification and stabilization

Question 26

environmental remediation technique used for soil and/or groundwater remediation to lower the concentrations of targeted environmental contaminants to acceptable levels

Answer 26

oxidation

Question 27

uses vacuum blowers and extraction wells to induce gas flow through the subsurface, collecting contaminated soil vapor, which is subsequently treated aboveground. SVE systems can rely on gas inflow through natural routes or specific wells may be installed for gas inflow (forced or natural) carried out using simply water or electrolyte solutions, or strong acid solutions for nonlabile cations

Answer 27

soil vapor extraction

Question 28

biological systems enduring and remaining diverse and productive

Answer 28

sustainability

Question 29

1970 the comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources established National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and public welfare and to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants

Answer 29

Clean Air Act (CAA)

Question 30

1972 establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters revision of Federal Water Pollution Control Act

Answer 30

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Question 31

1986 created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies requires industry to report on the storage, use and releases of harzardous substances to federal, state, and local governments

Answer 31

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

Question 32

1973 certain actions, including many pesticide registration actions, do not jeopardize federally threatened and endangered (i.e., listed) species or adversely modify their designated critical habitats

Answer 32

Endangered Species Act

Question 33

Federal statue that governs the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticide

Answer 33

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

Question 34

1966 provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency required to disclose any information requested under the ____ unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement

Answer 34

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Question 35

any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant, or any nitrogen stabilizer

Answer 35

pesticide

Question 36

1970 requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions makes decisions on permit applications, adopts federal land management actions, and constructing highways and other publicly owned facilities

Answer 36

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Question 37

1971 ensure worker and workplace safety employers provide their workers a place of employment free from recognized hazards to safety and health, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions

Answer 37

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Question 38

1990 prevent oil spills trust fund financed by a tax on oil is available to clean up spills when the responsible party is incapable or unwilling to do so requires oil storage facilities and vessels to submit to the Federal Government plans detailing how they will response to large discharges

Answer 38

Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

Question 39

1990 reducing the amount of pollution through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw material use

Answer 39

Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)

Question 40

1976 control hazardous waste from cradle to grave generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste

Answer 40

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Question 41

1984 amendments to RCRA that focused on waste minimization and phasing land disposal of hazardous waste as well as corrective action for releases

Answer 41

Federal Hazardous and Soil Waste Amendments

Question 42

1974 protect drinking water sets standards for drinking water quality and monitors states, local authorities, and water suppliers who enforce those standards

Answer 42

Safe Drinking Water Act

Question 43

1980 provides a Federal "Superfund" to clean up uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases of pollutants and contaminants into the environment clean up contaminated sites forces the parties responsible for the contamination to either perform cleanups or reimburse the government for EPA-led cleanup work

Answer 43

The Comprehesive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (Superfund)

Question 44

1986 amended CERCLA stressed the importance of permanent remedies and innovative treatment technologies in cleaning up hazardous waste sites required to consider standards in other state laws provided new enforcement authorities and settlement tools increased State involvement increased focus on human health problems encouraged greater citizen participation increased size of the trust fund to 8.5 Billion

Answer 44

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Question 45

1976 require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals includingPCBs, asbestos, radon and led-based paint

Answer 45

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Question 46

independent executive agency of the US federal government that deals with environmental protection matters

Answer 46

United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Question 47

a fungal growth that forms and spreads on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

Answer 47

mold - 곰팡이

Question 48

group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products

Answer 48

PFAS - Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Question 49

mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil used in building construction materials

Answer 49

Asbestos