Human Impacts and succession

Human Impacts and succession

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Robin Clukey

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What influence do humans have on the three biogeochemical cycles?

Back

Humans influence biogeochemical cycles through activities such as pollution, deforestation, and agriculture, which alter the natural flow of nutrients and energy. (carbon, water and nitrogen)

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Back

Renewable resources: solar energy, wind energy, water. Nonrenewable resources: fossil fuels, minerals, nuclear energy.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the goals of each type of technology, and what is one positive and one negative outcome for each?

Back

Goal of renewable technology: sustainability; positive outcome: reduced emissions; negative outcome: high initial costs. Goal of nonrenewable technology: energy production; positive outcome: high energy output; negative outcome: environmental degradation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name two key contributors to global warming.

Back

Burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three ways humans threaten biodiversity.

Back

Habitat destruction, pollution, and introduction of invasive species.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How have humans influenced the environment?

Back

Through industrialization, urbanization, and resource exploitation, leading to climate change and habitat loss.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sustainability?

Back

Sustainability is the ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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