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Human Actions and the Land
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Leaf litter
decomposing but recognizable leaves and other debris forming a layer on top of the soil,
especially in forests.
Dust bowl
an area of land where vegetation has been lost and soil reduced to dust and eroded, especially
as a consequence of drought or unsuitable far
Soil erosion
as the wearing away of topsoil.
farming
the activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.
agriculture
the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
and the rearing of animals to provide food, w
grazing
grassland suitable for pasturage.
logging
the activity or business of felling trees and cutting and preparing the timber.
mining
the process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.
construction
professional oversees and coordinates a variety of residential, commercial, and civil
construction projects.
Recreational activities
often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".
Superfund act
a United States federal government program designed to fund the cleanup of sites
contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants.
Superfun site
any land in the United States that has been contaminated by hazardous waste
Hazardous waste
a waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to. human health or the
environment
Toxic
poisonous
Chemically active
as how stable it is relative to the others around it on the table of the elements
Corrosive
tending to cause corrosion.
Flammable
easily set on fire.
Pesticides
a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to
animals.
Medical wastes
potentially infectiouswaste materials generated at health care facilities, such as
hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, dental practices