earth & human activity Flashcards

(45 cards)

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What is the primary cause of climate change?

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Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.

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True or False: Deforestation contributes to increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials is known as ______.

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recycling

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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5
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Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Oil C) Solar D) Gas

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C) Solar

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What is the main consequence of ocean acidification?

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Harm to marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells.

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True or False: Urbanization can lead to increased biodiversity.

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False

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What is deforestation?

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The large-scale removal of trees from forested areas.

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Fill in the blank: The phenomenon where urban areas become significantly warmer than their rural surroundings is known as the ______ effect.

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urban heat island

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What role do wetlands play in the environment?

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They act as natural water filters and provide habitat for wildlife.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a consequence of overfishing? A) Increased fish populations B) Decreased biodiversity C) Higher ocean temperatures D) None of the above

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B) Decreased biodiversity

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True or False: Renewable energy sources can completely replace fossil fuels.

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False

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What is sustainability?

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

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Fill in the blank: The practice of planting trees to restore deforested areas is called ______.

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afforestation

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What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?

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It can cause ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

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17
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following practices can help reduce carbon footprint? A) Driving more B) Using public transport C) Leaving lights on D) None of the above

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B) Using public transport

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What is a carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, or product.

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True or False: Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience.

20
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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.

21
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Fill in the blank: The phenomenon of climate change is primarily driven by ______ activities.

22
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What is the significance of the Paris Agreement?

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It is an international treaty aimed at combating climate change and limiting global warming.

23
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a consequence of human activity on the earth? A) Climate change B) Increased biodiversity C) Habitat loss D) Ocean pollution

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B) Increased biodiversity

24
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What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities?

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Global warming

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True or False: Air pollution can affect human health.
True
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Fill in the blank: The loss of species from Earth is called ______.
extinction
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environment, changes/alter, benificial, survive, organism,habitat.
enviroment
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things that were natural on earth are now different or getting different because of what humans do
changes /alter
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actions that are good for the plantet trees using less water or recycling which helps keep the earth healthy and safe for everyone
benefical
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air pollution water pollution and climate change
harmful
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what living things including humans need to stay alive and healthy on earth these include food water a safe place to live and a way to protect themsleves from harm
survive
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any living thing from the smallest bacteria to the humongous blue whale
organism
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a place where plants and animals live offering everything they need to survive like food water shelter and space
habitat
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Using things wisely I'm taking care of her so that don't run out like saving water or recycling
Conserve
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To keep things safe like plants animals and environment from being harmed or destroyed timonium by people
preserve
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Learning to change what you do or how you live better fit in with your environment and stay safe
Adapt
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How people think feeling act and how they're actions impact on the planet including things like how they use resources collect pollution and interact with the environment
Behavior
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Everything around us including living things plants and animals and I'm having things air water soil and rocks
Environments
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Taking things we're done with like plastic bottles or paper and turning them into do things helping keep Earth clean and not have more resources
Recycling
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A native species like a plant or animal that belongs to an area because it grew they're naturally without humans helping it get there
Native species
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A depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof driveway or Street in allows it to soak into the ground
Rain Gardens
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When a lot of water overflows into land that is normally dry
Flooding
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The Earth's surface slowly wears away and gets moved around by natural forces like water wind and ice
Erosion
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Cutting down and clearing trees from the area of Forest of allowing to make space for Farms towns or other human activities which can harm the environment and the animals that live there
deforestaiton
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Messes is caused by humans that hurt the Earth like pollution hurting animals and climate change
Environment problems