Environmental Problems and Solutions

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What is the preservation and wise use of natural resources called?

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Conservation

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What can pollution do to humans?

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Pollution can make humans sick.

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What is an example of habitat destruction?

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Clearing a tropical rainforest.

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How can people reduce waste?

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By using products that are biodegradable.

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Which gas is thought to be responsible for increasing global temperatures?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature?

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Global warming.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar energy and wind.

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What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

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Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which decreases biodiversity.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What are some common sources of air pollution?

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Vehicle emissions, industrial discharges, and burning fossil fuels.