Station 2: Human Impacts on Earth's Systems

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What is a negative effect of factories on Earth's systems?

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Factories produce gasses that are harmful to Earth's atmosphere.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is something found in nature that humans use.

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How do human activities impact the hydrosphere?

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They change the flow of water in rivers.

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What is one way human activities impact the atmosphere?

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They emit carbon dioxide and harmful chemicals.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is all of the air on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of the water on Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that is more acidic than normal due to pollution.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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