10–15% of the AP exam. Key topics: Tragedy of the commons, Deforestation: clearcutting vs. selective cutting vs. sustainable forestry, Green Revolution: methods, benefits, and environmental costs, Agricultural impacts on soil and water quality, Irrigation methods (flood, drip, center-pivot) and salinization, Integrated pest management (IPM), Impacts of meat production and animal agriculture, Overfishing, bycatch, and aquaculture, Mining impacts: surface mining, subsurface mining, acid mine drainage, Urbanization, impervious surfaces, and ecological footprint, Urban runoff and stormwater management.
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