Natural Resources & Management Flashcard

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What is energy poverty?

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Energy poverty refers to the lack of access to sustainable modern energy services.

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What are two major contributors to increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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True or False: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere.

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True.

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What can cause clean water to become a nonrenewable resource?

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Taking long showers can lead to the depletion of clean water resources.

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

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Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

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Define renewable resources.

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

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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Deforestation increases CO2 levels and reduces biodiversity.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.

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How does burning fossil fuels affect climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.

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What is the significance of sustainable energy?

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Sustainable energy meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.