Vocab - Environmental problems

1. The clearing of forests for agriculture and logging is known as ____________. This practice contributes to climate change, which affects weather patterns and biodiversity.

• deforestation

• water pollution

• air pollution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

1. 2. The excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture leads to ____________, harming aquatic ecosystems and reducing water quality.

• endangered species

• water pollution

• climate change

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

1. 3. Industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust release harmful substances into the atmosphere, causing ____________ and posing health risks to humans.

• climate change

• endangered species

• air pollution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

1. 4. The accumulation of plastic materials in oceans and water bodies is referred to as ____________, threatening marine life and ecosystems.

• plastic pollution

• climate change

• endangered species

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

1. 5. The rapid loss of habitats due to human activities puts many species at risk of extinction, resulting in ____________.

• endangered species

• air pollution

• deforestation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

1. 6. Activities such as deforestation and industrialization contribute significantly to ____________, which alters global temperatures and weather patterns.

• climate change

• plastic pollution

• water pollution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4