Human Impact

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What does biodiversity mean?

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Biodiversity means a variety of life, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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How do humans increase erosion?

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Humans increase erosion by removing plants and trees, which hold the soil in place.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is harmful materials put into the environment, found in air, water, and land, affecting plants, animals, and people.

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How can we prevent water pollution?

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We can prevent water pollution by reducing the use of plastic, properly disposing of chemicals, and cleaning up after our animals.

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What systems are involved when humans run factories that produce smog?

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The systems involved are humans (bio), factories (geo), and smog (atmo).

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What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

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Deforestation reduces biodiversity by destroying habitats for many species.

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What are renewable resources?

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

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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 trapped heat from the sun by greenhouse gases.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.