Environmental Awareness Flashcard

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Overhunting

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Hunting too many animals, making them endangered or extinct.

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Effect of overfishing?

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Fewer baby fish.

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What does ecotourism involve?

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Traveling to natural places to see animals and nature.

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Effect of using All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)?

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Hardens the soil and increases water runoff.

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What is a Personal Watercraft (PWC)?

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A small motorized watercraft, like a jet ski

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Effect of using Personal Watercraft (PWC)?

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Pollutes the water with gas and exhaust

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How do Personal Watercraft (PWC) affect marine animals?

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They make loud noises that disturb animals

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What is one consequence of the noise made by Personal Watercraft (PWC)?

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Birds and frogs can’t hear each other’s mating calls