Interacting Earth Systems

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Fresh water is a ____________ resource.

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renewable

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Which of the following cover most of the earth and are large enough to contain many ecosystems?

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oceans

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Polluting one small body of water can ________ the bigger body of water.

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affect

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If sewage leaks into the local river, the river is now______.

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polluted

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Oil is a...

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non-renewable resource

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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How do oceans affect weather patterns?

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Oceans regulate temperature and influence precipitation.