Natural Resources and Human Impact

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What is photochemical smog?

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Photochemical smog is a thick, brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with sunlight.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is rainwater that has a pH below 6, caused by pollution.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total set of carbon emissions caused by an individual.

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What damages the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is damaged by CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals an area can support without environmental degradation.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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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 are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy and wind.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often leading to habitat loss.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.