CP 2 Review

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing is the practice of catching too many fish at once, leading to a decrease in fish populations and negatively affecting the ocean ecosystem.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as water, sunlight, and plants.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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How do tree roots affect rocks?

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Tree roots can grow into cracks in rocks and, as they expand, they can break the rocks apart.

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What causes sand dunes to form?

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Sand dunes are formed by the movement of sand through wind and rain, which carries and deposits sand in piles.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the impact of coal mining on the environment?

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Coal mining can lead to negative environmental impacts such as erosion, habitat destruction, and pollution.

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What is a renewable resource example?

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An example of a renewable resource is hay, as it can be regrown each season.

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What is a nonrenewable resource example?

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is oil, as it takes millions of years to form.

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What is the role of water in breaking down rocks?

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Flowing water can break apart rocks through a process called weathering, which can lead to the formation of sediment.