Global Environmental Challenges

Greenhouse gases being released is the number one culprit of ______________________ which is the number one contributor to climate change, the increase in invasive species, and unpredictable weather patterns

• global warming

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Millennials have identified the number one global issue that needs to be addressed worldwide as _______________________ because it has the largest impact on life and environment.

• climate change

• B

The growth of cities, urban sprawl, and recent migration trends have created a serious concern with air quality created by _______________________ which can be blamed on several respiratory diseases and weather related changes.

• Urban Pollution

• B

The _____________ is a layer of air pollution that recurrently covers parts of South Asia and has been responsible for several million deaths and sporadic weather patterns in the region.

• Asian Brown Cloud

• B

An exponential increase in agricultural use of pesticides as well as poor waste management systems in urban areas has created ___________________ problems im many of the rivers and lakes that are vital to civilizations.

• Water Pollution

• B

Trash created by the fishing industry and plastic waste has created a modern phenomenon of water pollution known as _________________________ which are large piles of debris floating in international waters.

• Oceanic Garbage Patch

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Worldwide ______________________, the protecting of groundwater, glaciers, fresh water rivers, etc. has become threatened with human development and has lead to conflict.

• Water Security

• B

Several nations are experiencing ________________, the inability to acquire the vital human resource has threatened health of civilizations.

• water scarcity

• B

Desertification, soil contamination, and unpredictable weather patterns are some of the reasons _________________ has become a worldwide problem.

• Food Security

• B

Caused by climate change and intensive farming, __________________ is occurring in several regions creating food and water security concerns

• desertification

• B