Human Impacts on the Environment

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What are the main factors that helped humans live longer after the Industrial Revolution?

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Improved medicine, Improved technologies, Improved nutrition.

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What is a nonrenewable natural resource?

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A natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up, such as oil.

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What caused the near extinction of bison in the late 1800s?

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Overhunting by humans.

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Why were Caribbean monk seals hunted to extinction?

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They were hunted for their blubber.

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What are some ways to protect species from extinction?

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Laws and policies, Wildlife refuges, Conservation efforts.

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What is the definition of conservation?

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The protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.

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What is the impact of pollution on the environment?

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Pollution can harm wildlife, damage ecosystems, and affect human health.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees from forests, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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What is climate change?

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What are renewable resources?

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Natural resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar energy and wind.