BHS Earth Science Exam Review Part 1

The process of cutting and removing only mature and middle-aged trees is called ???.

?? energy captures the Earth’s internal heat from natural sources of hot water and steam.

The Eastern coast of NC is ideally suited for a ?? because it has a steady, constant breeze.

A region that has a distinctive climate and organisms is called ??

When responsible mining companies restore disturbed land & replant vegetation is called ??.

If the annual growth rate of a nation is +,that means the population ?? over the year.     

Land and crops not treated with pesticides, sewage,or chemicals for 3 years are considered ??

Movement of people from rural areas to the cities is called ??

A species that isn't native to an ecosystem & could cause harm is called a(an) ?? species

A mixture of gasoline and ethanol is called ??

Which if the following best describes the relationship among latitude, altitude,and climate?

Term that represents the number/variety of plants/animal species on Earth is ?? 

Something used to kill organisms that destroy crops is a ??

 Heat energy can be produced by nuclear fission when a heavy element like ?? is split.

Erosion of cropland leads to ____ in arid countries.

One disadvantage of surface mining is that it ???

Solar energy, hydroelectric power, wood, and fieldcrops are similar because they are related to

Two methods farmers use to maintain soil fertility are no-till farming and  ??

When a population has not reached carrying capacity, there are usually ??

Term given to a mining method that removes minerals in a circular, downward pattern ??

Earth’s available arable land is being reduced by ??

Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have ??

The farming or culture of aquatic organisms to use as food at a profit is ??

On a global scale, ?? energy meets current and future needs without damaging the environment. 

When rainwater seeps into piles of waste rock from mining, this drainage leads to ??