Human Impact on Environments

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What is the main impact of increased industrialization on habitats?

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Increased industrialization will most likely decrease available habitats.

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What is the term for the impact on the planet due to global warming?

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Climate change.

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Is any amount of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere bad for our planet?

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False.

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Which of the following is not a renewable resource: coal, wind energy, solar energy, or water?

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Coal.

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Do humans always have a negative effect on the environment?

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False.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind energy or solar energy.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What are some human activities that contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.