Chapter 5 Natural Resources

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What is photochemical smog?

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A brown air pollutant that forms in sunlight, primarily from vehicle emissions and industrial discharges.

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What is organic farming?

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A wise use of land resources that avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, focusing on sustainable practices.

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Why is land considered a resource?

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Land is considered a resource because it contains many materials needed by people, such as minerals, soil, and space for agriculture.

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Is wind a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Wind is a renewable resource.

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What is acid precipitation?

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Rain with a pH of less than 5.6, often caused by pollutants in the atmosphere.

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Define 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 are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often leading to loss of biodiversity and habitat.

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What is reclamation?

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The process of restoring land that has been disturbed or degraded, often for agricultural or recreational use.