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A gravity feed water supply system must have storage tanks how far above the distribution area?

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At least 70 ft

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Ambient standards

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Deals with both air and water quality

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Amount of acres of land to provide food for one person

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25 acres

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Average annual per capita consumption of gasoline in 2000?

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430 gallons

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Bearing Capacity of Soil Types (PSF)

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Bedrock - 12,000 Sedimentary Rock - 4,000 Gravel - 3,000 Sand, silt, clay sand/gravel - 2,000 Clay - 1,500

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Brownfield development

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Development on a site not used or underused due to real or perceive environmental issues

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CAFE (1975)?

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Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for light trucks and passenger cars

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Capillary fringe

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Subsurface layer in which groundwater seeps up from a water table by capillary action to fill pores

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Carrying capacity

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Largest number of species that a habitat can support indefinitely Term also used by planners to describe maximum amount of development that can be supported by soils, slope, and vegetation

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Compact fluorescent lights

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Can last up to 10 times longer than a standard incandescent light

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA 1980)

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Superfund, Gave EPA power to seek out those parties responsible for any hazardous releases and assure their cooperation in the cleanup

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Cone of depression

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The zone that becomes unsaturated when a well in an unconfined aquifer is pumped

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Conservation easement?

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separates ownership of land from the right to develop that land

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Crime Prevention thorough Environmental Design (CPTED)

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proper design of built environment can reduce fear and incidence of crime (and can increase business activity)

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Effluent

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The treated wastewater discharged by sewage treatment plants

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Endangered species Act (1973)

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1200 listed 36% fish 35% amphibians 17% mammals 11% birds Hawaii has the most endangered species

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17
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Endangered species number

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1200

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Environmental assessment

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Required for actions that might have a significant environmental effect

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FIFRA (1996)

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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1996 Provided federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use Required pesticide users to register with the EPA FIFRA amendments required all users of pesticides to pass a certification exam in order to apply pesticides

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Gifford Pinochet

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First director of the U.S. Forest Service (1905), leader of conservation movement, advocating for both preservation and scientific management of natural resources

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Green E

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Voluntary labeling program in California to indicate which competitive products are made using “green power”

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Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA, 1991)

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Required coordination between states and metropolitan areas for air quality standards; created program to earmark funds for scenic byways and historic preservation to address community-wide impacts of transportation

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Lacustrine

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Refers to a lake or lake-type environment, such as a wetland

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Largest concrete structure in the US?

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Grand Coulee Dam, on the Columbia River in central Washington State, built for irrigation, electric power generation, and flood control

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Limnology

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The study of the chemical, hydrological and biological aspects of lakes and ponds

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Lowering thermostat by 1 degree

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Can reduce heating bill by 1-3%

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Man vs. Nature (1864)?

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George Perkins Marsh, inspired the conservationist movement

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Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)

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Highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water; for nitrates: 10ppm; for fluoride, 4ppm

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NEPA (1970)

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Created Council on Environmental Quality and NEPA process. EPA was established same year by executive order. Nixon

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Non-point sources of pollution

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Vary widely and allow fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, oil, grease, toxic chemicals, salts, bacteria, and sediment to move into bodies of water. A land use map can provide clues as to sources of non-point pollution

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NPDES (1972)

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National Pollution Discharge Elimination System: Authorized by the Clean Water Act, to control water pollution by regulation point sources that discharge pollutants into U.S. water bodies; Industrial and municipal polluters must obtain a NPDES discharge p

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NPDES (1972)

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National Pollution Discharge Elimination System of 1972 Authorized by the Clean Water Act Put in place to control water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into water bodies Industrial and municipal polluters must obtain an NPDES discharge permit and meet both federal and state water quality standards. Permits are good for 5 years. New developments frequently require permitting for storm water discharge.

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OSHA (1970)

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Established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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Perc test

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Use to determine if soil at a site has adequate absorptive capacity for a septic system to function properly

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35
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PM10 vs PM2.5

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Particulate Matter (size) PM10 - dust, mold PM2.5 - metal dust, combustion particles, organic compounds

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Point Source pollution

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sewer pipe, chemical factory

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37
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Pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act (6)

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Nitrogen oxide, Carbon monoxide, Lead, Sulfur dioxide, ozone, and particulates

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38
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Preservation v. conservation

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Preservation of wilderness (Muir), vs. Conservation (wise use of natural resources, Pinchot)

39
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Prevention of Significant Deterioration

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Required under the Clean Air Act Refers to permit application and review process for construction and operation of new and stationary sources of pollution in attainment areas

40
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Private sewage treatment facility

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Small, privately-owned sewage treatment facilities used by a small number (~12) of homes to handle between 3,000-10,000 gallons per day May be permitted to protect water quality, but would not be permitted in floodplains, near public water supplies, or near rate or endangered species habitats Prohibited by many states because they are unreliable

41
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R-11 - R-28

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Minimum level of insulation for exterior walls for home heating system

42
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R-factor

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The ability of insulation above ceilings and in walls to keep heat inside during the winter and keep heat our during the summer; The higher the R-factor, the better the insulation and the less energy required to keep building hot or cold

43
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Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the U.S.? (1878)

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John Wesley Powell, proposal to foster settlement and conserve water in the arid west

44
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Sierra Club (1892)

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John Muir, to promote the protection and preservation of the natural environment

45
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Silent Spring (1962)

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Rachel Carson, about the harmful effects of pesticides on animal, plant and human life

46
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Solid waste

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4.4 pounds per person daily 40% paper 18% yard trimmings 7% food scraps 8% plastics

47
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Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) (1965)

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established a framework for states to better control solid waste disposal and set minimum safety requirements for landfills. Was replaced by RCRA.

48
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The Last Landscape (1959)

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William H. Whyte, coined the term greenway

49
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Tributary

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Water, surface or underground, which contributes its water in small quantities to another larger stream

50
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Types of Streams

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Perennial Stream - annual Intermittent Stream - seasonal Ephemeral Stream - rain fed Arroyo - seasonal in desert Slough - slow moving within a wetland

51
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Types of Wetlands

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Marine - direct to ocean Estuarine - connected to ocean Riverine - freshwater Lacustrine - wetland between two uplands with no forest (Lacking Lacustrine) Palustrine - wetland between two uplands with forest

52
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USGS formed, and why

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1897, to survey and classify all public domain lands

53
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V Zone

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COASTAL. Highest risk of flooding. CE, V-1 - V-30 Flood Insurance Required.

54
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Vernal pools

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Seasonal wetlands that hold water about two months in the spring and act as breeding grounds for amphibians but do not contain fish

55
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Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)

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Highly mobile organic compound such as petroleum, hydrocarbons, and solvents that readily evaporate

56
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Water usage

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50 gallons (but could be calculated as 120 - 180 gallons/person/day, depending on how is calculated and if lawns are being watered)

57
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What leads to algae bloom?

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Phosphorous

58
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CERCLA (1980)

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“Superfund” act taxes heavy polluting industries for cleanup of environmental contamination. Love Canal incident and Valley of the Drums spurred passage. Replaced by SARA

59
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Clean Air Act 1963

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  • Has requirements for areas which have not met clean air ambient standards, known as non-attainment areas - New sources are only allowed if there is a reduction in pollutants greater than the pollutants contributed by the source
60
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Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

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Process linking air quality and transportation planning

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Clean Air Act(s)

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1963 - control of air pollutants 1970 - NAAQS 1977 - PSDs, Non-Attainment 1990 - last amendment

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Clean Water Act 1972

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Used permits to control point source pollution Set wastewater standards and water quality standards Section 404 protects wetlands and requires a permit for filling

63
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Coastal Zone Management Act 1972

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Established NOAA Participating state map waterfront and control land uses Created voluntary national coastal zone management program

64
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Decibel levels

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10 db - breathing 40 db - a quiet home 70 db - Freeway traffic or vacuum cleaner 120 db - Loud thunder 132 db - Rock concert

65
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Densest city

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Los Angeles

66
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Ecoregions

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Large area with local ecosystems throughout the region - provide spatial framework for ecosystem assessment - aggregate of all ecosystem components is different from or less variant than in other areas

67
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Effluent standards

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For water only

68
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Gravity feed system

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Should be 70 feet above the point of use as part of a water system

69
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Grayfield development

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Development of a vacant urban or suburban site that was formerly developed but is now obsolete

70
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Greenfield development

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Development on a site never developed before

71
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Hazard Mitigation Planning four steps

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1) Mitigation planning, to minimize damage; 2) Preparation planning; 3) Response planning; 4) Recovery planning

72
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Hazard mitigation planning steps

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  1. Identify locations most at risk 2. Consider degree to which population is exposed and potential effects 3. Identify mitigation strategies to reduce the negative impacts of likely hazards
73
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Household water consumption

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50 gallons 120-130 per person per day if lawns are included

74
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Human waste

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150 gallons of wastewater per day 4.4 pounds of solid waste per day

75
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Insulation for ceiling

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Higher number is better

76
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Per capita daily solid waste production?

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4.4 lbs/person (40% paper, 18% yard trimmings, 7% food scraps; 8% plastics)

77
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Per capita daily waste water production?

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150 gallons

78
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Per capita daily water demand?

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50-180 gallons, depending on whether watering the lawn

79
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Phosphates

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Because of these, by the mid 1960s many of the nation’s rivers and lakes were rapidly turning green and choking with aquatic plant growth.

80
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Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble

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Lester Brown

81
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R-factor

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Measure of insulation quality Glass = 1 Attic insulation = 30

82
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Sealing leaks in ducts

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Can save an average of 20% on heating costs

83
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Section 404 of Clean Water Act

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Authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to issue permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters of the U.S.

84
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Woonerf

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Street where pedestrians and cyclists have legal priority over motorists.

85
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Drumlin

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Glacial form shaped like 1/2 of a hard boiled egg

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Esker

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Long narrow hill of sand and gravel in an area once covered by ice

87
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Littoral

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Inter tidal shallow water zone with roote aquatic plants

88
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Moraine

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Glacial deposit of rock and soil

89
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Oligotrophic

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Deep lake with few netrients and little organic material

90
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Palustrine

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Swamp or marsh type of non-tidal wetlands with cattails

91
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Wrack

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Algae, plant and animal materials that accumulate on beaches at high water marks

92
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Purpose of 100th meridian

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Separates east and west by rainfall through N and S Dakota and Oklahoma panhandle

93
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Toxic Substances Control Act

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Regulates the use of new and existing chemicals and mixtures. Must notify EPA through pre-manufacture notice 90 days prior to manufacture or import of substance for non-exempt purposes.

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Toxic Substances Control Act

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Regulates the use of new and existing chemicals and mixtures. Must notify EPA through pre-manufacture notice 90 days prior to manufacture or import of substance for non-exempt purposes.

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