Environmental Problems and Solutions

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a stored groundwater in a rock layer that allows it to flow, characterized by high porosity and high permeability.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of recovering valuable or useful materials from waste.

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What are three ways to conserve resources?

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Reducing, recycling, and reusing.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the preservation and wise use of natural resources.

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What is food waste?

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Food waste refers to uneaten food that is discarded, which can be reduced by planning meals and portion sizes.

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What is the purpose of reducing waste?

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The purpose of reducing waste is to minimize the amount of materials that end up in landfills and to conserve resources.

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What does it mean to reuse?

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Reusing means finding new ways to use items instead of throwing them away.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.