Environmental Awareness Trivia

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or removal of forests or trees to make way for other uses, such as agriculture or urban development.

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How does deforestation affect the environment?

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It reduces the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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A person’s total greenhouse gas emissions, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide.

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What is an example of a natural process?

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A volcanic eruption.

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What major human activity increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which heat is trapped in Earth’s atmosphere by gases, leading to a warming effect.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is climate change?

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Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.