Protecting Our Environment

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored under the surface of the ground.

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How much damage does soil erosion cause annually?

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Soil erosion causes $6 billion in damage annually.

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True or False: The use of pesticides helps increase crop yield.

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True

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What type of pollution comes from many different places and is hard to identify its source?

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Non-Point pollution.

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What are the three 'R's?

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle.

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What is soil erosion?

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Soil erosion is the removal of the top layer of soil, which can lead to loss of nutrients and land degradation.

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What is the main cause of water pollution?

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The main causes of water pollution include industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and sewage.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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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.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.