Impacts on Land
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Natural Resource Noun
[nach-uh-ruhl ree-sors]
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Natural Resource
Anything that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by people for survival or other purposes.
Example: The image shows natural resources like water, sunlight, and soil, which are used by living things for survival.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Renewable Resource Noun
[ri-noo-uh-buhl ree-sors]
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Renewable Resource
A resource that is either always available or is naturally replaced in a relatively short period of time.
Example: Solar panels and wind turbines are renewable resources that provide energy without depleting natural resources.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nonrenewable Resource Noun
[non-ri-noo-uh-buhl ree-sors]
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Nonrenewable Resource
A natural resource that is not replaced within a useful time frame after it has been consumed.
Example: The image shows how dead plants turn into coal, illustrating nonrenewable resources.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Fossil Fuels Noun
[fos-uhl fyoo-uhls]
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Fossil Fuels
Energy-rich substances like coal and oil, formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient organisms.
Example: The image shows how coal is formed from ancient plants over millions of years under heat and pressure.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Agriculture Noun
[ag-ri-kuhl-cher]
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Agriculture
The science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of soil for growing crops and rearing animals.
Example: A machine planting rice seedlings in a field shows modern agriculture techniques.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Deforestation Noun
[dee-for-uh-stey-shuhn]
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Deforestation
The large-scale removal of forests to use the land for other reasons, such as farming or development.
Example: The image shows a clear boundary between dense forest and cleared land, illustrating deforestation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Strip Mining Noun
[strip mahy-ning]
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Strip Mining
A mining method that removes the top layer of soil and rock to expose the minerals or ore underneath.
Example: The image shows how strip mining removes soil layers to reach coal.
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