Found in cold waters (1-4°C) between 45-3,850m depth. Maximum length 2.3m, weight up to 100kg. Streamlined body with flattened head and large mouth. Two rows of teeth in upper jaw, canine-like teeth in lower jaw
Eutrophication occurs when nutrients accumulate in water, leading to excessive algae growth. Can be natural or cultural, with phosphorus limiting in freshwater and nitrogen in marine. Cultural eutrophication results from human activities like sewage and agricultural runoff
Landfills are engineered pits designed for compacted solid waste disposal. Sanitary landfills use clay liners to prevent waste leakage. Municipal landfills handle household and non-hazardous waste. Industrial landfills store construction and demolition waste. Hazardous waste landfills require strict regulations and monitoring
Conservation preserves existing resources and maintains natural equilibrium. It combines scientific methods with ethical principles and environmental law. Conservation ethics focuses on proper resource use and minimal community impact
Many assume economic and environmental interests are mutually exclusive. Current development practices won't prepare for 10 billion people by 2050. Global temperature will increase 3.2°C under business-as-usual scenario
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