Human Impacts on Environment

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What is the main consequence of using fossil fuels?

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Depletion of underground coal, oil, and natural gas supplies.

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What is conservation?

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The act of conserving or protecting the environment, plants, and animals.

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What are some actions you can take to help conserve the environment?

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Turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV.

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What is a finite resource?

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A resource that is limited in supply, such as fossil fuels.

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What human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What happens when fish populations are overharvested?

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Ecosystems can be severely damaged.

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What is overfishing?

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The practice of catching too many fish, leading to a decline in fish populations.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar and wind energy.

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What is the impact of deforestation?

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Loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and increased carbon dioxide levels.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped greenhouse gases.