Chapter 11 Flashcards
The accumulation of acids on the earth surface
Acid deposition
Conversion of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides to acids that return to earth as rain snow or fog
Acid precipitation
Solar radiation captured with photovoltaic cells that convert light energy into electrical energy
Active solar energy
Concentration of tray substances such as carbon monoxide sulfur dioxide nitrogen oxide hydrocarbons and solid particulates at a greater level then occurs in average air
Air pollution
Power supplied by animals or by people
Animate power
The amount of oxygen required by aquatic bacteria to decompose a given load of organic waste a measure of water pollution
Biochemical oxygen demand
Fuel drive from one plant material or animal waste
Biomass fuel
A location where I transfer as possible from one mode of transportation to another
Break of bulk point
And industry in which the final product where is Meyer or comprises a greater value than the inputs
Bulk gaining industry
And industry in which the final product weighs less or comprises a lower volume than the inputs
Bulk reducing industry
I guess used as a solvent a propellant in aerosol is a refrigerant and in plastic films and Fire extinguishers
Chlorofluorocarbon
Do use of water that evaporates rather than being returned to nature as a liquid
Consumptive Water usage
Manufacturing based in homes rather than in factories most common prior to the industrial revolution
Cottage industry
The Quantity of something that people wish to consume and are able to buy
Demand
The splitting of an atomic nuclear us to release energy
Fission 
A form of mass production in which each worker is assigned one specific task to perform repeatedly
Fordist production
And energy sourced Formed from residue of plants and animals buried millions of years ago
Fossil fuel