Environmental Impacts

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What is the purpose of using pesticides in agriculture?

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Farmers use pesticides to reduce pests, which leads to a higher food harvest.

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What is the approximate current global population?

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Approximately 7.7 billion people are alive on Earth.

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What is agriculture?

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Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products.

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What is sewage?

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Sewage is human waste and wastewater that is flushed down toilets.

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What percentage of our garbage is put into landfills?

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55% of our garbage is put into landfills.

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What are the environmental impacts of deforestation?

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Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and contributes to climate change.

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What is urban development?

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Urban development refers to the process of developing land for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.

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What are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

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CFCs are chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosol propellants that can deplete the ozone layer.

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What is the significance of recycling?

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Recycling reduces waste, conserves natural resources, and decreases pollution.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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