NC EOC Review: Human Impacts on the Environment

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What is the primary gas responsible for global warming?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What is the process called when fertilizers run off into water bodies, leading to excessive algae growth?

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Eutrophication

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What type of energy resource is wind classified as?

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Renewable

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How does increased CO2 in the atmosphere affect the environment?

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It contributes to global warming.

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Which environment is most affected by acid rain?

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Pond

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What happens to oxygen levels in water bodies during eutrophication?

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Oxygen is used up as algae is decomposed, reducing the amount available to other organisms.

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What is the impact of global warming on biodiversity?

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It can lead to habitat loss and species extinction.

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What are the two main types of energy resources?

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Renewable and Nonrenewable.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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Name one consequence of water pollution.

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It can harm aquatic life and disrupt ecosystems.