ESS3.3/LS4.1 Human Impact

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What is stewardship?

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Stewardship is our responsibility to take care of the earth.

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What does conserving resources mean?

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Conserving resources means protecting the resource so it does not run out.

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What is the main cause of most water pollution?

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Most water pollution is the result of human activities.

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How can governments prevent excessive natural resource depletion?

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Governments can monitor the sustainability of agriculture and industry.

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Why does the Jones family run their dishwasher only when it is completely full?

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They do this to conserve water.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a material or substance that occurs in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What is pollution?

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

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What does sustainability mean?

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Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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An example of a non-renewable resource is coal.