Human Impact

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from the Sun; renewable energy source.

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What systems are involved when humans run factories that produce smog?

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humans (bio), factories (geo), smog (atmo)

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How does the use of fossil fuels affect the carbon cycle?

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It adds more carbon to the atmosphere.

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Which energy source contributes most to climate change due to carbon emissions?

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Coal.

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How can we prevent water pollution?

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Reduce the use of plastic, properly dispose of chemicals, clean up after your animals; all of the above.

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What is a renewable energy source?

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An energy source that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.

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What is a non-renewable energy source?

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An energy source that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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It reduces the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change.