Environmental Science

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What is an ecological footprint?

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The amount of land and water that individuals use to meet their resource needs and absorb the waste that they produce.

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Why is there water scarcity in some places despite Earth being covered by water?

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Most of Earth's water is salty water.

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What are the two types of pollution?

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Point source pollutant & nonpoint source pollutant.

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What can increase a person's ecological footprint?

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Turning the air conditioning on.

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What is considered a major cause of climate change?

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Increased levels of carbon dioxide.

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Define renewable resource.

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind.

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What is a natural resource?

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Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What is the difference between point source and nonpoint source pollution?

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Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while nonpoint source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is climate change?

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A long-term alteration in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.