Sustainability

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, air, and minerals.

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily consisting of carbon, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thus warming the planet.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees from forested areas, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.