Question

Match terms with definitions. (eutrophication, fallout, carbon neutral, collective, desertification, wetlands, acid rain)

1. precipitation that has become acidic through the absorption of pollutants in the atmosphere, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides
2. referring to a product or process that does not add more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
3. government-controlled farm
4. a change causing an area to become more arid
5. a process by which nutrients are dissolved in a body of water, increasing plant growth and resulting in reduced oxygen levels and fish populations
6. radioactive waste that drops to the earth following a nuclear explosion
7. transitional areas between land and water systems that supports aquatic plants

Answer 1

Terms including acid rain, carbon neutral, collective, desertification, eutrophication, fallout, and wetlands have been matched with their definitions, emphasizing the environmental impact and biological significance of each.

Step-by-step explanation:

To match the terms with the correct definitions, we have the following:

1. Acid rain: Precipitation that has become acidic through the absorption of pollutants in the atmosphere, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides.
2. Carbon neutral: Referring to a product or process that does not add more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
3. Collective: Generally, this refers to a collective enterprise; however, it is not specifically related to a government-controlled farm. In some contexts, it could mean a farm operated collectively by a group of people.
4. Desertification: A change causing an area to become more arid.
5. Eutrophication: A process by which nutrients are dissolved in a body of water, increasing plant growth and resulting in reduced oxygen levels and fish populations.
6. Fallout: Radioactive waste that drops to the earth following a nuclear explosion, or it can refer to any materials that fall from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
7. Wetlands: Transitional areas between land and water systems that support aquatic plants.

Eutrophication is an increase in the concentration of chemical nutrients, typically compounds containing nitrogen or phosphorus, in an ecosystem to an extent that increases the primary productivity of the ecosystem ecosystem. Acid rain can have severe effects on ecosystems, damaging forests, bodies of water, and architectural structures. Wetlands play an essential role in the environment, acting as a buffer against flooding and as important habitats for wildlife.