Protecting the environment (Looking back)

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What are threats to the environment?

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Threats to the environment include deforestation, pollution, and global warming.

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What does depletion mean?

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Depletion refers to the using up or reducing of resources such as energy or natural materials.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the removal or cutting down of all trees in an area for urban use and farmland.

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What does it mean to consume energy?

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To consume energy means to use energy, such as the energy used by households every day.

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What is polar ice melting?

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Polar ice melting is an environmental problem characterized by the melting of ice in polar regions, contributing to rising sea levels.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting air, water, and land.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas).

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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 in the atmosphere.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the responsible management of natural resources to prevent depletion and protect the environment.