Human Impact #1 -Pop./Acid Rain/Eutrophication/Invasive species

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What does the word 'Invade' mean?

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To move into and harm.

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What is Eutrophication?

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A process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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What are the main causes of Acid Rain?

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Primarily caused by emissions from coal power plants and vehicles that release sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.

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What is an Invasive Species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What are the effects of Deforestation?

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Loss of habitat, increased greenhouse gases, soil erosion, and flooding.

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What is the main human activity that contributes to Eutrophication?

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Runoff from fertilizers used in agriculture.

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How does Acid Rain affect the environment?

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It can harm aquatic life, damage forests, and degrade buildings and monuments.

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What is Ozone Depletion?

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The thinning of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere caused by chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

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What is the relationship between Invasive Species and Biodiversity?

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Invasive species can decrease biodiversity by outcompeting native species for resources.

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What is the role of fertilizers in Eutrophication?

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Fertilizers contain nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that can runoff into water bodies, promoting algal blooms.