Human Impact Vocab Flashcard

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A natural resource that cannot be replaced or takes thousands/millions of years to replace.

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Nonrenewable resource

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Natural resource that can be replaced

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Renewable Resource

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Energy from natural, renewable sources: solar, wind, water, biofuels, geothermal.

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Alternative Energy Resource

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Protecting and responsibly using natural resources

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Conservation

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Materials and energy from nature used for goods, services, or energy.

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Natural Resource

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Gases like CO2, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and ozone in the atmosphere involved in the greenhouse effect.

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Greenhouse Gases

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Natural situation where heat is trapped in Earth's atmosphere by gases like CO2, methane, and water vapor.

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Greenhouse Effect

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Gradual rise in Earth's temperature and oceans due to greenhouse effect.

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Global Warming

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Contamination of soil, water, or air by harmful substances.

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Pollution

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Nonrenewable energy resource like oil and coal formed from remains of dead organisms over millions of years.

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Fossil Fuel