World Population Growth and Environmental Impact

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What is a natural source of air pollution?

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Volcanoes are a natural source of air pollution.

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What is the term for the rapid increase in human population growth over time?

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Exponential growth.

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What percentage of oil released in U.S. waters comes from natural sources?

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About two-thirds of the oil released comes from natural sources.

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What effect does sediment have on the Mississippi River?

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Increased erosion, increased flooding, and increased pollution.

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What is the process called when natural forces move particles of rocks or soil?

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Erosion.

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What is the main impact of human population growth on the environment?

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Increased resource consumption and environmental degradation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane.

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How does deforestation impact the environment?

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Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity, increased carbon dioxide levels, and disruption of water cycles.

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What is urbanization?

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Urbanization is the process of increasing population in urban areas, often leading to environmental challenges.

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