Humans In The Biosphere

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What are Renewable Resources?

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Resources that can regenerate if they are alive or can be replenished by biogeochemical cycles if they are nonliving.

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What are Nonrenewable Resources?

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

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What are Sustainable Resources?

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Resources that are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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How do human activities affect the biosphere?

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Human activities such as hunting, agriculture, and industrialization can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

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What is Biological Magnification?

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An increase in the concentration of a harmful substance at higher trophic levels in a food chain.

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What is Habitat Alteration?

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Changes made to the natural environment that can negatively impact the species living there.

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What is Conservationism?

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The responsible management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.

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What is Smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often caused by industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust.

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What is Acid Rain?

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Rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere, which can harm ecosystems and structures.