ESS3.1 & ESS3.2

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What does it mean to REDUCE in terms of environmental impact?

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To reduce means to use less of something, thereby minimizing waste and conserving resources. An example is turning off lights when leaving a room.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is a Nonrenewable Energy Resource?

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A Nonrenewable Energy Resource is an energy source that will run out in the next several hundred years, such as fossil fuels.

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What does the term 'eradicate' mean?

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To wipe out or destroy completely.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the act of protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What happens to sea levels when glaciers and ice caps melt?

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Sea levels will increase due to warmer climate changes.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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What is a Renewable Energy Resource?

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A Renewable Energy Resource is an energy source that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar or wind energy.

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Define pollution.

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is habitat management?

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Habitat management involves practices aimed at maintaining and restoring natural habitats to support wildlife.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the impact of deforestation on the environment?

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Deforestation can lead to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5