Module 10 industrial revolution Flashcards
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What period did the Industrial Revolution begin and end?
Late eighteenth century to mid-nineteenth century
What marked the significant economic development during the Industrial Revolution?
Introduction of power-driven machinery
What fuel source became common during the onset of the Industrial Revolution?
Coal
Why did coal replace wood and other fuel sources?
Abundant, cost-efficient, required less work to mine
What were some uses of coal during the Industrial Revolution?
- Making iron
- Manufacturing machines and tools
- Construction of ships and bridges
What is the most significant result of industrialization?
Air pollution
Which agency regulates toxins found in industrial pollution in the United States?
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Name three toxins regulated by the EPA.
- Asbestos
- Dioxin
- Lead
What is a significant problem caused by factories built next to natural water sources?
Water pollution
What types of pollutants can contaminate local water supplies?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
What major river in Egypt is affected by heavy metal pollution?
Nile River
What is one common soil contaminant associated with industrialization?
Lead
What is a significant consequence of habitat destruction due to industrialization?
Plant and animal extinction
What does the carbon cycle describe?
How carbon atoms travel from the atmosphere to Earth and back
What happens to the carbon cycle when fossil fuels are burned?
It is disrupted
What is one major effect of clearing forests on the carbon cycle?
Eliminates plants that take carbon out of the atmosphere
How much CO2 are humans currently emitting into the atmosphere annually?
Just under a billion tons
What overall effects have the factors related to industrialization had on the planet?
Profound effect on heat budget, carbon cycle, and overall health of the environment
