Human impact on the environment

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Everything that surrounds us

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the environment

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We cause changes in the environment by

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using man-made resources to meet our needs

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sustainable development is

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meeting needs without destroying the environment or putting future generations in danger

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When people consume natural resources at a faster rate than they are replenished, it's called

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overexploitation

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Activities such as burning fossil fuels and tree logging

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increase the temperature of the planet

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What is carbon dioxide?

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greenhouse gas

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By turning off lights when we do not need them, we

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save energy

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A consequence of climate change could be: drought, more drinkable water, more biodiversity.

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drought

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Laws that protect the environment are a responsibility of

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national and local governments

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Monfrague is a National Park. Options: high-mountain, volcanic, Mediterranean forest.

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Mediterranean forest National Park