Human Impact Review

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What is the main cause of the decline in wildlife populations according to the World Wildlife Federation?

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The destruction of many natural habitats.

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What human activity depletes the most resources?

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Generating power by using fossil fuels.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain occurs when nitrogen and sulfur-containing compounds from burning fossil fuels combine with water in the atmosphere.

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How does deforestation from forest fires contribute to global warming?

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Burning the trees adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

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What is the primary human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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Define 'deforestation'.

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What is the impact of fossil fuel combustion on the environment?

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Fossil fuel combustion releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.