Human Impact on the Environment
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is acid rain?
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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric and nitric acids, resulting from the mixing of nitrogen and sulfur-containing compounds with water in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is ozone depletion?
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Ozone depletion refers to the reduction of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, primarily caused by the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes smog?
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Smog is caused by the interaction of sunlight with pollutants produced by fossil fuels, leading to a mixture of smoke and fog.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for increased global warming due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the effects of ozone layer depletion on human health?
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Increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation due to ozone layer depletion can lead to a higher incidence of skin cancer among humans.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are CFCs and their environmental impact?
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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man-made compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and are also potent greenhouse gases.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
NGSS.HS-ESS3-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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