Human Impact & Natural Resources

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What is deforestation?

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Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale.

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What is global warming?

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The trend of increasing temperatures on Earth.

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Which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the current world population trend?

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The world population is going up dramatically.

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What is the estimated world population over in billions?

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Over 7 billion.

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How many pounds of resources will an average American need in their lifetime?

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3.11 million pounds.

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What are natural resources?

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Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

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What is the impact of human activities on natural resources?

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Human activities often lead to depletion, pollution, and degradation of natural resources.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere due to greenhouse gases.

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What are some consequences of global warming?

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Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity.