Is a resource that pollutes our environment

Some consequences of a warming Earth

Increase in forest fires, stronger hurricanes and severe droughts, melting glaciers causing sea levels to rise.

Industrial revolution is connected to climate change because

People created new inventions and factory jobs that contributed to the burning of fossil fuels.

The greenhouse effect is a good thing for life on Earth because

Earth would be too cold for life. Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's temperature would be -18C.

We know that climate has changed over time because of ...

Records of temperatures Examining tree rings Studying ice cores from glaciers

Climate change can be caused by...

Humans releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels

Trees help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by

Taking it in from the air for growth

Power plants ________ that impact our environment

Increase greenhouse gas emissions

The end of existence of a species of plant or animal

a protected natural area that is important in maintaining biodiversity or conducting scientific study.

the prevention of wasteful use or protection of natural resources.

A non-renewable resource

a resource that will not return, renew, or will only return after a long period of time.

a natural resource that is replenished by natural processes at a rate comparable to its rate of consumption.

The biggest problem with a large human population

Increased demand on our natural resources such as trees, water, and minerals

Increased use of bioplastics made from plants will

break down much faster, reducing the amount of plastics in oceans and landfill, helping our environment

Some ways we can reduce the use of fossil fuels

Carpooling to school, Turning off cars while in line, Using public transportation

One of the ways people have begun to protect our environment

New laws and wildlife preserves

Human Impacts on the Environment Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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This helped humans live longer after the Industrial Revolution

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Improved medicine, Improved technologies, Improved nutrition

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Bison almost go extinct in the late 1800s due to

Back

Overhunting

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Humans over-hunted the Caribbean monk seal to extinction

Back

For their blubber

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This helps protect species from extinction

Back

Laws and policies, Wildlife refuges, Conservation efforts

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Major environmental concern for oceans include

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Plastic pollution

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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is a nonrenewable natural resource

Back

Oil

7.

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The name of the fuel made from plants

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Biofuel

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