Natural Resources and Human Impact

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What are resources that are obtained from the earth called?

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Natural resources.

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What effect would occur if a factory does not practice good environmental conservation?

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Air and water pollution.

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What is the term for planting trees to replace lost forestland?

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Reforestation.

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What is the process of making new products from materials that were used in another product?

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Recycling.

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What is one way a person could conserve natural resources?

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All of the above are good conservation practices.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is the importance of biodiversity in natural resources?

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Biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem balance and resilience, providing a variety of resources for human use.

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What is sustainable development?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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Deforestation leads to loss of habitat, increased carbon emissions, and disruption of water cycles.