Natural Resources

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What is deforestation?

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The process of clearing or removing forests or trees, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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What is a consequence of deforestation?

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Loss of habitat for wildlife.

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What type of resource is cotton?

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Renewable resource, as it can be grown again and again.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into new materials to prevent waste and conserve resources.

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What is the purpose of recycling?

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To conserve resources.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas).

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and biomass.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced or takes a very long time to replenish, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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How can cities reduce air pollution?

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By decreasing the number of individual cars and increasing the use of public transportation like buses.

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What is biodiversity?

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