ch 9 human impacts

ch 9 human impacts

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7th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes desertification?

Back

Desertification is caused by factors such as too little rain, too much overgrazing, and too many crops, leading to the degradation of land.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the greenhouse effect do?

Back

The greenhouse effect uses gases in the atmosphere to naturally warm up the planet by trapping heat.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is mining okay for the environment?

Back

Mining can be okay for the environment if it is done responsibly, minimizing pollution and habitat destruction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following are nonrenewable resources?

Back

Nonrenewable resources include coal and fossil fuels, which cannot be replenished in a short time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does carbon monoxide do?

Back

Carbon monoxide prevents blood from getting oxygen, which can be harmful or fatal.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is desertification?

Back

Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are fossil fuels?

Back

Fossil fuels are natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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