Unit 4: Man and the Environment

What are natural resources?

Give two ways that Man's activities affect the environment and its natural resources.

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What is one of the major impacts of deforestation?

• Loss of vital forest ecosystems

• Increase in biodiversity

• Improvement of habitats for numerous species

• Balance of nature disruption

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What are some of the impacts of climate change driven by human activities?

• Rising global temperatures

• Extreme weather events

• Melting of polar ice caps

• Disruptions to agricultural patterns

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What is the impact of pollution from human activities?

• Increased health risks for humans and wildlife

• Degradation of natural resources and ecosystems

• Improvement of air and water quality

• Enhancement of biodiversity

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It is crucial for individuals, communities, and governments to take proactive measures to address these issues and work towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly ___

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Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Renewable Resource

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(b) Non-renewable Resource

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"To fill up again"

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"To run out"

"substance that can harm the environment"

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