Tragedyof thecommonsa situation in whichindividuals withaccess to a publicresource act in theirown interest and, indoing so, ultimatelydeplete the resource.StripMiningthe process orindustry ofobtaining ore orcoal by open-pitminingBycatchFishermensometimes catchand discardanimals they donot want, cannotsell, or are notallowed to keepCoalresourcesin the USWyoming,West Virginia,Kentucky,Pennsylvania,and IllinoisCombinedsewersystemThese systemscontribute to massivepollution of localwaterways afterheavy rain eventsparticularly in urbanareas such as NewYork CityPesticideTreadmilla term indicating asituation in which itbecomes necessary fora farmer to continueusing pesticidesregularly because theyhave become anindispensable part ofan agricultural cycleGreenRoofHelps to solveurban runoffby absorbingand storingrainwaterTEDTurtleEscapeDeviceSlashandBurnBurning downforests to createfarmland that istemporarilyfertilized by theashes of theburned trees.HeatIslandStructures such asbuildings, roads, andother infrastructureabsorb and re-emit thesun's heat more thannatural landscapessuch as forests andwater bodiesClearcuttingCuttingdown everytree in agiven areaMountaintopremovalA type of coalmining that hasbeen referredto as stripmining onsteroids.Albedofraction of light that isreflected by a body orsurface. It is commonlyused in astronomy todescribe the reflectiveproperties of planets,satellites, andasteroidsTailingsthe residueofsomething,especiallyoreSaltWaterIntrusionthe incursion ofsaline water intothe freshwateraquifer caused bynatural processesor human activitiesArablelandsuitable forgrowingcropsCAFOContribute to landand water pollution,and also increasethe need for the useof antibiotics inlivestock. Notsustainable.ImperviousSurfacesParking lots,sidewalks, andstreets areusually coveredin themCovercropsregenerative agpractice that providesone of the best waysto improve soilhealth, reduceerosion and increasebiodiversity.EcologicalFootprintthe amount ofenvironmentalresources necessaryto produce the goodsand services thatsupport anindividual's lifestyleAquaculturebreeding,raising, andharvesting fish,shellfish, andaquatic plantsESAEndangeredSpecies ActGrassfinishedCows spendeveryday of theirlives eatinggrass. Usuallyutilizes rotationalgrazing.UrbanRunoffbecasue of all theimpervious surfacesit Leads to pollutedwater enterering localwater ways and lessgroundwaterrechargeSustainablethe ability tomaintain orsupport aprocesscontinuouslyover timeSustainableforestrypruning timber insteadof felling entire trees,cutting down oldertrees to encouragediversity and growth,and thinning treepopulations in someareas to promotehealthier growth.Urbanizationthe increase inthe proportionof people livingin towns andcitiesMaximumSustainableYieldThe maximumcatch (in numbersor mass) that canbe removed from apopulation over anindefinite period. Gravidpregnant;carryingeggs oryoungIntegratedPestManagementThe use of beepheromones todeter elephantsfrom eatingcrops is anexample of...GMOgolden rice isrice that hasbeen modifiedto contain morenutients suchas vitamin ACommonsFisheries,aquifers, theatmosphere,and opengrasslands areexamples ofTreesIncreaseevapotranspiration,water infiltration,and property valuewhile decreasingsoil erosionCITESConvention onInternationalTrade inEndangeredSpecies of WildFauna and FloraMonocultureThecultivation ofa single cropin one areaAcidMineDrainagethe formationand movementof highly acidicwater rich inheavy metalsMechanizationPlow, plant andharvest withoutever gettingtired, but burnsfossil fuels forpowerGreenRevolutionIncreased cropproduction due tomechanization,synthetic fertilizersand pesticides, useof GMOs,monoculture andincreased iirrigationBottomtrawlinga fishing practicethat herds andcaptures the targetspecies, like groundfish or crabs, bytowing a net alongthe ocean floorTragedyof thecommonsa situation in whichindividuals withaccess to a publicresource act in theirown interest and, indoing so, ultimatelydeplete the resource.StripMiningthe process orindustry ofobtaining ore orcoal by open-pitminingBycatchFishermensometimes catchand discardanimals they donot want, cannotsell, or are notallowed to keepCoalresourcesin the USWyoming,West Virginia,Kentucky,Pennsylvania,and IllinoisCombinedsewersystemThese systemscontribute to massivepollution of localwaterways afterheavy rain eventsparticularly in urbanareas such as NewYork CityPesticideTreadmilla term indicating asituation in which itbecomes necessary fora farmer to continueusing pesticidesregularly because theyhave become anindispensable part ofan agricultural cycleGreenRoofHelps to solveurban runoffby absorbingand storingrainwaterTEDTurtleEscapeDeviceSlashandBurnBurning downforests to createfarmland that istemporarilyfertilized by theashes of theburned trees.HeatIslandStructures such asbuildings, roads, andother infrastructureabsorb and re-emit thesun's heat more thannatural landscapessuch as forests andwater bodiesClearcuttingCuttingdown everytree in agiven areaMountaintopremovalA type of coalmining that hasbeen referredto as stripmining onsteroids.Albedofraction of light that isreflected by a body orsurface. It is commonlyused in astronomy todescribe the reflectiveproperties of planets,satellites, andasteroidsTailingsthe residueofsomething,especiallyoreSaltWaterIntrusionthe incursion ofsaline water intothe freshwateraquifer caused bynatural processesor human activitiesArablelandsuitable forgrowingcropsCAFOContribute to landand water pollution,and also increasethe need for the useof antibiotics inlivestock. Notsustainable.ImperviousSurfacesParking lots,sidewalks, andstreets areusually coveredin themCovercropsregenerative agpractice that providesone of the best waysto improve soilhealth, reduceerosion and increasebiodiversity.EcologicalFootprintthe amount ofenvironmentalresources necessaryto produce the goodsand services thatsupport anindividual's lifestyleAquaculturebreeding,raising, andharvesting fish,shellfish, andaquatic plantsESAEndangeredSpecies ActGrassfinishedCows spendeveryday of theirlives eatinggrass. Usuallyutilizes rotationalgrazing.UrbanRunoffbecasue of all theimpervious surfacesit Leads to pollutedwater enterering localwater ways and lessgroundwaterrechargeSustainablethe ability tomaintain orsupport aprocesscontinuouslyover timeSustainableforestrypruning timber insteadof felling entire trees,cutting down oldertrees to encouragediversity and growth,and thinning treepopulations in someareas to promotehealthier growth.Urbanizationthe increase inthe proportionof people livingin towns andcitiesMaximumSustainableYieldThe maximumcatch (in numbersor mass) that canbe removed from apopulation over anindefinite period. Gravidpregnant;carryingeggs oryoungIntegratedPestManagementThe use of beepheromones todeter elephantsfrom eatingcrops is anexample of...GMOgolden rice isrice that hasbeen modifiedto contain morenutients suchas vitamin ACommonsFisheries,aquifers, theatmosphere,and opengrasslands areexamples ofTreesIncreaseevapotranspiration,water infiltration,and property valuewhile decreasingsoil erosionCITESConvention onInternationalTrade inEndangeredSpecies of WildFauna and FloraMonocultureThecultivation ofa single cropin one areaAcidMineDrainagethe formationand movementof highly acidicwater rich inheavy metalsMechanizationPlow, plant andharvest withoutever gettingtired, but burnsfossil fuels forpowerGreenRevolutionIncreased cropproduction due tomechanization,synthetic fertilizersand pesticides, useof GMOs,monoculture andincreased iirrigationBottomtrawlinga fishing practicethat herds andcaptures the targetspecies, like groundfish or crabs, bytowing a net alongthe ocean floor

Unit 5: Land & Water Use - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. a situation in which individuals with access to a public resource act in their own interest and, in doing so, ultimately deplete the resource.
    Tragedy of the commons
  2. the process or industry of obtaining ore or coal by open-pit mining
    Strip Mining
  3. Fishermen sometimes catch and discard animals they do not want, cannot sell, or are not allowed to keep
    Bycatch
  4. Wyoming, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Illinois
    Coal resources in the US
  5. These systems contribute to massive pollution of local waterways after heavy rain events particularly in urban areas such as New York City
    Combined sewer system
  6. a term indicating a situation in which it becomes necessary for a farmer to continue using pesticides regularly because they have become an indispensable part of an agricultural cycle
    Pesticide Treadmill
  7. Helps to solve urban runoff by absorbing and storing rainwater
    Green Roof
  8. Turtle Escape Device
    TED
  9. Burning down forests to create farmland that is temporarily fertilized by the ashes of the burned trees.
    Slash and Burn
  10. Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun's heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies
    Heat Island
  11. Cutting down every tree in a given area
    Clearcutting
  12. A type of coal mining that has been referred to as strip mining on steroids.
    Mountain top removal
  13. fraction of light that is reflected by a body or surface. It is commonly used in astronomy to describe the reflective properties of planets, satellites, and asteroids
    Albedo
  14. the residue of something, especially ore
    Tailings
  15. the incursion of saline water into the freshwater aquifer caused by natural processes or human activities
    Salt Water Intrusion
  16. land suitable for growing crops
    Arable
  17. Contribute to land and water pollution, and also increase the need for the use of antibiotics in livestock. Not sustainable.
    CAFO
  18. Parking lots, sidewalks, and streets are usually covered in them
    Impervious Surfaces
  19. regenerative ag practice that provides one of the best ways to improve soil health, reduce erosion and increase biodiversity.
    Cover crops
  20. the amount of environmental resources necessary to produce the goods and services that support an individual's lifestyle
    Ecological Footprint
  21. breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants
    Aquaculture
  22. Endangered Species Act
    ESA
  23. Cows spend everyday of their lives eating grass. Usually utilizes rotational grazing.
    Grass finished
  24. becasue of all the impervious surfaces it Leads to polluted water enterering local water ways and less groundwater recharge
    Urban Runoff
  25. the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time
    Sustainable
  26. pruning timber instead of felling entire trees, cutting down older trees to encourage diversity and growth, and thinning tree populations in some areas to promote healthier growth.
    Sustainable forestry
  27. the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities
    Urbanization
  28. The maximum catch (in numbers or mass) that can be removed from a population over an indefinite period.
    Maximum Sustainable Yield
  29. pregnant; carrying eggs or young
    Gravid
  30. The use of bee pheromones to deter elephants from eating crops is an example of...
    Integrated Pest Management
  31. golden rice is rice that has been modified to contain more nutients such as vitamin A
    GMO
  32. Fisheries, aquifers, the atmosphere, and open grasslands are examples of
    Commons
  33. Increase evapotranspiration, water infiltration, and property value while decreasing soil erosion
    Trees
  34. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
    CITES
  35. The cultivation of a single crop in one area
    Monoculture
  36. the formation and movement of highly acidic water rich in heavy metals
    Acid Mine Drainage
  37. Plow, plant and harvest without ever getting tired, but burns fossil fuels for power
    Mechanization
  38. Increased crop production due to mechanization, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, use of GMOs, monoculture and increased iirrigation
    Green Revolution
  39. a fishing practice that herds and captures the target species, like ground fish or crabs, by towing a net along the ocean floor
    Bottom trawling