Human Impact On The Environment

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What is the consequence of using fossil fuels?

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Depletion of underground coal, oil, and natural gas supplies.

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How does increased industrialization affect habitats?

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It decreases available habitats.

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What does a rapidly growing population indicate about a country's population pyramid?

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The population is most likely growing rapidly.

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What term refers to long-term changes in climate measures such as precipitation, temperature, and wind patterns?

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Climate change.

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What human activity can help preserve nonrenewable resources?

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Recycling.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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It leads to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and increased carbon emissions.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming.

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What are some consequences of climate change?

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Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changes in ecosystems.

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How does urbanization contribute to environmental degradation?

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It leads to habitat destruction, increased pollution, and higher resource consumption.