Human Impact

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the primary effect of greenhouse gases on Earth?

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Greenhouse gases act as a thermal blanket for the Earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area that can disrupt local ecosystems.

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What are the effects of deforestation?

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Deforestation leads to loss of habitat, increased greenhouse gases, soil erosion, and flooding.

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How can reducing meat consumption impact the environment?

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Eating fewer or smaller portions of meat and reducing dairy products is one of the biggest ways to reduce your environmental impact on the planet.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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What are some common greenhouse gases?

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Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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What role do trees play in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, helping to reduce greenhouse gas levels.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present, often due to human activities.