key terms Flashcards
1
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land degradation
A
lessening the quality of the land
2
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erosion
A
when a nutrition-rich layer of topsoil is by wind or water.
3
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terrain
A
a structure/form of a stretch of land
4
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terrain deformation
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when a path is changed
5
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chemical deterioration
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when a chemical waste is put out into the land and harms it
6
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decertification
A
the act of land degradation
7
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solid waste management
A
finding sustainable ways to dispose of products that are not biodegradable
8
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source reduction
A
decreasing the amount of waste produced
9
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3 R’s
A
reduce, reuse, recycle
10
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extend producer responsibility
A
producers must produce items that contribute to a sustainable environment.
