Natural and Human Impact on Resources

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Natural resource

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Anything from nature that people can use.

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Renewable resource

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A resource replaced by natural processes in a fairly short time and is clean.

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Nonrenewable resource

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A resource used up faster than it can be replaced and can cause pollution.

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Examples of renewable resources

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Water, Sunlight, Wind, Trees

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Pollution

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Any waste product or contamination that harms an ecosystem.

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Effect of littering on the geosphere

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Causes pollution of the geosphere and eventually all of Earth’s systems.

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Effect of overfishing on the hydrosphere

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Disrupts the balance of wildlife within a body of water, affecting the food chain.

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Effect of deforestation on the atmosphere

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Causes negative impacts because trees provide oxygen and remove carbon.

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Impact of human population and technology on Earth.

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An increase in human population and new technology has meant new issues for Earth.

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Use of pesticides and chemicals in farming.

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Many farms use pesticides and chemicals to boost crop production, which can lead to health concerns and pollution in rivers and oceans.