Human Footprint Notes and Voc.

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What does EPA stand for?

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Can pollution made by humans be cleaned up?

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Yes

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What is pollution?

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The contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the release of harmful materials.

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What is a recirculating cycle?

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When water is used for something, purified, then used for something else.

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What is an environment?

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The space, conditions, and all the living and non-living things around an organism.

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What are harmful materials?

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Substances that can cause damage to the environment or living organisms.

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What is the importance of the EPA?

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The EPA works to protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations.

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What are examples of pollution?

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Air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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What is a natural resource?

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Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.