Human Impact on the Environment

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the presence of harmful substances or pollutants in the environment.

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How does pollution affect the environment?

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Pollution causes harm to ecosystems, degrades air and water quality, and contributes to climate change.

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What are the main causes of pollution?

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Industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, deforestation, and improper waste disposal.

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What are the effects of air pollution on human health?

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Air pollution can cause respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, allergies, and reduce life expectancy.

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What is overpopulation?

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A situation where the number of people in a particular area exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment.

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What are the consequences of overpopulation?

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Strain on resources, environmental degradation, increased poverty and unemployment, overcrowding, and social unrest.

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How does overpopulation impact the availability of resources?

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Overpopulation increases demand for resources and can lead to scarcity and depletion.

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What are the major causes of resource depletion?

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Overconsumption, population growth, pollution, deforestation, and overfishing.

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What are the long-term effects of resource depletion?

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Environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change, economic instability, and disruption of ecosystems.

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Which type of human impact is shown in the picture below?
Options: Desertification, Deforestation, Urban sprawl, Land pollution

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Deforestation