BJHS Science 8 - Natural Resources Retest

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Why is the conservation of natural resources important?

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Because many resources are nonrenewable and are being used up too quickly.

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What type of energy source is most likely to increase greenhouse gases in a region?

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Coal.

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How do fossil fuels affect the environment?

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They cause air pollution when burned.

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What effect would poor environmental conservation by a factory produce?

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Air and water pollution.

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What is a potential environmental impact of hydropower generation?

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It results in the destruction of plant and animal habitats.

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Define nonrenewable resources.

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Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels.

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What are renewable resources?

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

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the air that can affect health and the environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.