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The careful use of a resource is....

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Conservation

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Acid rain can damage

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All options (Drinking water sources, Aquatic life, Architecture/Buildings)

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Coal is a __________ energy resource.

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Nonrenewable

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Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere

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True

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___________________ is a thick, brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with sunlight.

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Photochemical smog

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.

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Define pollution.

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.