SB5d Human Impact on Natural Resources

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What is smog?

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A thick, brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with sunlight.

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What does depletion of a renewable resource mean?

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It refers to the reduction in the population or availability of a resource that can regenerate, like the Snail Darter fish.

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What causes the greenhouse effect?

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An increase in carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere due to combustion.

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What are endangered and extinct species examples of?

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Depleting natural resources.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat, which is crucial for ecosystem stability.

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on climate change?

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It increases greenhouse gas emissions, leading to global warming.

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that is more acidic than normal due to pollutants in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced.