HG Unit 2 Vocab

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Definition: Natural gas from humans/animals and fossil fuel burning; a greenhouse gas.

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Carbon Dioxide

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Loss of trees due to over logging and poor replacement of old growth forests in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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Deforestation

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Definition: elements of nature (plants, animals, microorganisms, air, sunlight, water) working together.

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Ecosystems

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Definition: change in weather patterns and natural events around Earth.

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Global Climate Change

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Definition: enhancing workers' knowledge, attitude, and skills for a stronger economy.

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Human Capital Involvement

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Definition: Movement of water (rivers, oceans) as a renewable energy source.

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Hydroelectricity

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Definition: mass extinctions of plants and animals.

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Loss of Biodiversity

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Tax-free trade agreement among Mexico, Canada, and the USA.

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NAFTA

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Definition: Using the sun as a renewable energy source.

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Solar Energy

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Definition: Agencies that regulate business or commerce.

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Trade Organizations