Human Impact

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is something that can be used over again, such as solar energy or wind energy.

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What is the first step to take when addressing a decline in fish populations due to pollution?

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The first step is to collect and analyze data to assess which factors are causing the fish populations to decrease.

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What is a Climax Community?

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A Climax Community is a stable and mature ecological community that experiences the least change over time.

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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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Is coal a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

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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 is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is important because it contributes to ecosystem resilience, provides resources for food and medicine, and supports ecological balance.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread widely in a new habitat and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.