Human Impact

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What is oil?

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A fossil fuel; non-renewable energy source made from decomposed plants and animals.

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What does conserving resources mean?

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Protecting the resource so it does not run out.

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What is overfishing?

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When organisms that eat the fish could become endangered due to starvation.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Oil, coal, and natural gas. When burned, they produce carbon dioxide.

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Why are fossil fuels considered a nonrenewable resource?

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They take millions of years to replace.

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What is renewable energy?

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

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What is the impact of deforestation?

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It leads to loss of habitat, biodiversity, and contributes to climate change.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases.

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What are some examples of renewable resources?

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Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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