Environmental issues

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.

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What is the easiest material to recycle?

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Paper is considered the easiest material to recycle.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Power generated by using the energy of flowing water to produce electricity.

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What is the primary cause of air pollution?

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Burning of fossil fuels is the main contributor to air pollution.

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What is a renewable energy source?

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Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.

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Name three renewable energy sources.

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Water, Sun, and Wind.

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What is deforestation?

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The large-scale removal of trees from forests, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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What are the effects of climate change?

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Increased temperatures, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What is sustainable development?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.