Unit 7 And 8 Flashcards
What is the effect of Chloroflourocarbons on the atmosphere
CFC’s breakdown ozone and UV radiation releases chlorine atoms
How does sulfur impact the atmosphere
Contributes to photochemical smog (SO2)
How do scrubbers clean particulate matter?
They utilize water and air to separate particles
How does pollution contribute to decrease in genetic diversity in wildlife?
Decrease habitat
Increase breakdown natural process impact movement, bottleneck migration genetic drift
What is the Lacey Act
Forbids interstate movement of illegal species
What is the effect of of exotic species to the environment?
Can become invasive and overtake canopy/ general habitat
What is the best way to protect threatened or endangered animals that are over harvested
Enforce rules and regulate community education or awareness
How does carbon dioxide affect marine life
Increases acidity in water lower PH leading to thinning out of shells in marine organisms
What is the biosphere reserve
Area of protection for organisms but it is not restricted to human interaction
What is the role of the marine mammal protection act
Protection of marine animals and waterways
What is the greenhouse effect
Increases emissions of infrared radiation back to Earth and traps the gases heating the environment
What is the role of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gas which absorbs and reradiates infrared radiation
How does a positive feedback loop affect the terrestrial energy and climate?
Increases terrestrial energy and can affect future temperatures and climate
How does aquatic ph affect marine mammals
Lower ph decreases amount of shell material which contains calcium
What is the effect of a positive feedback loop on decomposition
Magnifies and increases breakdown decomposition of organic substance
What is the Kyoto protocol
Collaboration to decrease greenhouse gases
