7.6 Human Impact on Earth's Resources

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapour present in the air.

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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 are fossil fuels?

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Energy sources formed from the remains of dead plants and animals over millions of years.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun, often using solar panels.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees from forested areas, often leading to environmental changes.

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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 nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.

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How does solar energy benefit the environment?

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It reduces the reliance on fossil fuels, leading to lower carbon emissions.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is the impact of human activities on natural resources?

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Human activities can lead to depletion, pollution, and degradation of natural resources.