Environmental Science /AP Environmental Science Exam Review Flashcards Part 7
AP Environmental Science Exam Review Flashcards Part 7
This deck covers key concepts and legislation related to environmental science, including energy sources, conservation practices, and important environmental laws.
Fuel Rods
tubes containing uranium or other elements that release energy when fission occurs
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
Fuel Rods
tubes containing uranium or other elements that release energy when fission occurs
Cogeneration
the production of energy from the same fuel source
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Conservation
the preservation of the environment and natural resources
Strip Mining
rocks and soil are stripped from earths surface to expose the underlying materials
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Biomass
plant materials and animal waste used as fuel
Curie
unit of radioactivity
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Fuel Rods | tubes containing uranium or other elements that release energy when fission occurs |
Cogeneration | the production of energy from the same fuel source |
Conservation | the preservation of the environment and natural resources |
Strip Mining | rocks and soil are stripped from earths surface to expose the underlying materials |
Biomass | plant materials and animal waste used as fuel |
Curie | unit of radioactivity |
Biofuels | fuels created from the fermentation of plants or plant products |
Ethanol | a source of energy that can be processed from plant material |
Nuclear Fuel | fuel that can be used in nuclear reactors as a source of electricity |
Nuclear Fission | a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei |
Wilderness Act | allowed Congress to set aside land for reservation |
Safe Water and Drinking Act | protects drinking water from toxic contamination through discharge |
Convention on the Law of the Sea | defines rights and responsibilities of nations in use of world's oceans; promotes peaceful use of oceans |
Food Security Act | tax-related provisions; provides support for crops, energy, livestock, etc. |
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act | governs sale/use of pesticides in the United States |
Stockholm Declaration | focused on creating international environmental policy |
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act | encourages response, requires reporting of toxic contamination |
Montreal Protocol | banned production of aerosols, reduction of CFCs |
Taylor Grazing Act | prevents overgrazing/soil degradation; provides improvements, development |
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | regulates labeling of food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices |
Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species | international legislation controlling exploitation of endangered species |
Occupational Safety and Health | protects the welfare of people engaged in work or employment |
Clean Water Act | created to make surface waters swimmable and fishable; set standards for water |
Clean Air Act | emission standards for cars/limits for release of air pollutants |
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act | requires coal strip mines to reclaim the land |