ENV unit 4 review - sustainability

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Sustainability

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The process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged.

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What do cars, power plants, and furnaces have in common?

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They all burn fossil fuels.

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What is the primary consequence of habitat loss on biodiversity?

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Decrease in species diversity.

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How do trees impact rainfall?

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Trees increase humidity through transpiration.

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What defines an endangered species?

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A species is defined as endangered when it suffers from damage to its habitat, disease, predation, or hazards to its continued life.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the role of fossil fuels in energy production?

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Fossil fuels are burned to produce energy, releasing carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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What is the importance of conservation?

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Conservation helps protect biodiversity and ensures that natural resources are available for future generations.

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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.