Environmental Science Concepts and Issues

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What is environmental science?

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Environmental science is the study of how the natural world works, how our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment.

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What is a negative impact of GMOs that is not commonly cited?

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Greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil becomes nutrient poor and is washed away, often leading to landslides.

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Which of the following is not a negative impact of agriculture?

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Allergen concerns.

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What is a negative impact of ranching that is often misunderstood?

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Pest resistance or super bugs.

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What are GMOs?

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Genetically Modified Organisms, which are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering.

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What is desertification?

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Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

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What is pesticide pollution?

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Pesticide pollution refers to the contamination of the environment with harmful chemicals used in agriculture to kill pests.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in environmental science?

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Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability, resilience, and the provision of ecosystem services.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.