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Human Impact on the Environment Flashcard

Human Impact on the Environment Flashcard

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is pollution?

Back

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main sources of pollution?

Back

Main sources of pollution include industrial waste, vehicle emissions, agricultural runoff, and waste disposal.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deforestation?

Back

Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often to make way for agricultural activities or urban development.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?

Back

Deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when trees are cut down, contributing to climate change.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are greenhouse gases?

Back

Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sustainable logging?

Back

Sustainable logging is the practice of harvesting timber in a way that maintains the health of the forest ecosystem and ensures that it can regenerate.

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