Conservation of Natural Resources Unit Review

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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A natural process where gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

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No place on Earth is ________ today than it was 100 years ago.

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warmer

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Which one is an environment protection organization?

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Greenpeace

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Is hot weather all week a sign of climate change?

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No

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How can Global Warming cause sea levels to rise?

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by melting glaciers and ice caps.

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What is conservation of natural resources?

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The sustainable management and use of natural resources to prevent depletion.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy and wind.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels.

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What is climate change?

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.