World Geography Section 3 Human-Environment Interaction – Flashcards
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What is a polder?
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Is land that has been reclaimed by diving and draining
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What is the primary cause of deforestation in Europe?
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Acid rain
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What is susceptible to floods because much of the land is below sea level?
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The Netherlands
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What is sinking beacuase of the weight of the buildings, rising sea levels, and removal of ground water?
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Venice
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Agricultural run-off promotes what in Venice?
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killer algae
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How has pollution affected the city of Venice? Fact#
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water pollution is destroying the foundations of Venice buildings
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How has pollution affected the city of Venice? Fact#
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industrial waste, sew age, and saltwater are combining to eat away the foundation
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How has pollution affected the city of Venice? Fact#
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agricultural run-off flowing into the harbor creating conditions that promote killer algae growth. the algae decays and dies. this process uses up the oxygen in the water, which kills the fish. the dead fish creates a stench
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How do people travel in Venice?
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boat or walking
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Deforestation: Human Damage Fact#
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cleaning of forests
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Deforestation: Acid Rain Fact#
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factories produce sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, these combined with water and produce acid rain or snow. this kills the trees. extreme forest damage is located in Scandinavia & Germany
