Human Impacts

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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A natural phenomenon that maintains Earth's temperature range.

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What is the maximum number of individuals that Earth can sustain called?

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Carrying capacity.

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What is a disadvantage of using wind turbines to generate electricity?

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Wind is not always blowing, making it less efficient.

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What has the burning of fossil fuels contributed to?

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Climate change/global warming.

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What term describes organisms that negatively impact the environment when introduced to a new habitat?

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Invasive species.

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What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

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Increased carbon dioxide absorption by oceans.

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What is the term for the gradual process of change in species composition in an ecosystem?

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Ecological succession.

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What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

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It leads to habitat loss and species extinction.

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What is the relationship between population growth and resource depletion?

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Exponential population growth can lead to overconsumption of resources.

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What is a renewable energy source?

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Energy that is replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.