*Human Interaction with Earth

Front

What are resources that can be replaced or recycled, such as sunlight, water, wind, and trees?

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Renewable Resources

Front

Do landfills help humans by getting rid of waste and have positive effects on the environment?

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False

Front

What type of pollution is caused when people throw trash out of their car?

Back

Land Pollution

Front

Which of these is a renewable resource: Water, Oil, Coal, or Minerals?

Back

Water

Front

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

Back

To conserve water

Front

What is the term for resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, like oil and coal?

Back

Nonrenewable Resources

Front

What is the process of reusing materials to reduce waste called?

Back

Recycling

Front

What is the term for the natural environment that includes air, water, and land?

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Ecosystem

Front

What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

Back

It reduces biodiversity and contributes to climate change.

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

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Global Warming