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abioticPertaining to factors or things that are separate and independent from living things; nonliving. acidAny compound that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Also, a water solution that contains a surplus of hydrogen ions. A layera soil horizon; the layer below the O layer is called the A layer. The A layer is formed of weathered rock, with some organic material; often referred to as topsoil. alkalinea basic substance; chemically, a substance that absorbs hydrogen ions o...

Urban Land Used for houses, businesses, industry Rural Land relatively few people and large areas of open space Urban- Rural Connection They are both dependent on resources produced in rural areas- clean water, fertile soil, oxygen, etc. Ecosystem Services Resources that are produced b y natural and artificial ecosystems For example: clean water, soil, air, and habitat. Urbanization Movement of people from rural areas to cities for jobs. Infrastructure All the things that a society build...

Environmental Science Final Baylor Exam Actual Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update What are the 5 forms of renewable energy? 1. Solar energy 2. Wind energy 3. Hydroelectric 4. Geothermal 5. Biofuels What is wind energy? -Wind farms -Average wind speed at 50 meters What is solar energy? Harnessing energy from the sun and converting it into thermal or electric energy What is Concentrating Solar Power? Solar One and Two -Created as the first tests of a large scale solar...

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