Cause and Effect Flashcard

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Effects of air pollution on health:

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Respiratory problems, cardiovascular issues, and overall health deterioration.

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Water pollution's impact on aquatic life:

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Decreases oxygen, introduces harmful chemicals, disrupts food chain, causing illness and death.

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Impact of deforestation:

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Loss of habitat, soil erosion, disrupted water cycle, increased greenhouse gases.

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Consequences of plastic pollution in oceans?

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Harm to marine life, ecosystem disruption, and potential harm to human health.

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Soil pollution & food contamination relationship?

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Soil pollution can lead to food contamination.

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Natural causes of drought:

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Climate change, high pressure systems, and El Niño.

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Deforestation's role in drought:

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Reduces trees that absorb water, decreasing precipitation and increasing drought risk.

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Role of climate change in drought:

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Changes in precipitation patterns can cause prolonged low rainfall, leading to drought.

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Effects of water resource overuse on drought?

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Depletion of water sources leading to drought.

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Impact of urbanization on drought:

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Urbanization creates heat islands, increasing evaporation and reducing moisture, raising drought likelihood.