Environmental Science Review

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What is chemical pest control?

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Chemical pest control involves the use of pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides to manage pest populations.

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on future generations?

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The continued burning of fossil fuels contributes to the rising temperature of the planet, leading to climate change.

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What has caused the rapid growth of the human population in the last century?

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The primary reason for rapid human population growth is an increase in food supplies and better access to clean water.

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What is a consequence of overfishing?

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Overfishing leads to decreased biodiversity in marine ecosystems.

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What is aquaculture?

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Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, and plants, to help address seafood overharvesting.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is integrated pest management (IPM)?

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Integrated pest management (IPM) is an environmentally friendly approach to controlling pests that combines biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and organic compounds essential for life.

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