Human Impact on the Environment
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is ozone depletion?
Back
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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes smog?
Back
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
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
Back
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for increased global warming due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the effects of ozone layer depletion on human health?
Back
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
Front
What are CFCs and their environmental impact?
Back
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
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greenhouse effect?
Back
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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