Human impact on the environment

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What is Reforestation?

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Reforestation is the process of planting trees to replace ones that have been removed.

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What is Reclamation?

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Reclamation is the process of restoring land that has been disturbed or damaged, often by human activity, to a more natural state.

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What is the purpose of the Seabin?

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The Seabin is a floating trash can that collects trash found in the ocean.

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How do we evaluate the effectiveness of the Seabin?

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To evaluate the effectiveness of the Seabin, we need to collect data on the amount of trash in the area before and after its use.

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Why do we need to find alternatives to fossil fuels?

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We need to find alternatives to fossil fuels because they increase particulate matter in the air, which can harm health and the environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause adverse effects.

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development is a way of using resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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