Earth's Systems and Human Impact

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Pollution

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Poisons, wastes, or other materials that pollute.

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Consumption

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The act or process of using up or consuming resources.

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Water Scarcity

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Lack of drinkable water available in a given area.

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Hydrosphere

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All bodies and forms of water on or around the earth's surface, including vapor and clouds in the atmosphere.

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Earth

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The fifth largest planet in our solar system and the third in distance from the sun.

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Geosphere

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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Biosphere

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The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth occupied by living organisms.

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Climate Change

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Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

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Energy

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The capacity to do work or produce change, often derived from natural resources.