Human Impact

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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What is the primary source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What relationship is shown between CO2 concentrations and temperatures from 1909 to 1949?

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As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase.

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What type of biodiversity is typically found in a desert?

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Low biodiversity.

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What is the main human activity that contributes to an individual's carbon footprint?

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Usage of fossil fuels for energy.

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Define carbon footprint.

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, directly or indirectly.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is climate change?

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