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What is a Nuclear power plant?

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A facility that uses uranium atoms split through nuclear fission to generate a large amount of heat, which is then used to produce electricity.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which natural or human-made gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat, leading to an increase in the planet's temperature.

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What is one disadvantage of using renewable resources?

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They are not as efficient as burning fossil fuels.

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What is crop rotation?

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A farming practice where different crops are planted in a specific sequence on the same land to improve soil health and reduce erosion.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can contribute to the increased greenhouse effect.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas that are burned for energy, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is soil erosion?

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The process by which soil is worn away, often due to wind, water, or human activity, which can be reduced by practices like crop rotation.

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What is the role of fertilizers in agriculture?

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Substances added to soil to enhance plant growth, but they can also contribute to environmental issues like the greenhouse effect.

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What is the impact of sea level rise?

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A consequence of climate change that results from melting ice caps and glaciers, but it is not a direct cause of the increased greenhouse effect.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface, used for heating and electricity generation.