Populations
what is a population
a group of the same species living in one area
What is land use
What is atmospheric pollution
Contamination of the air
What is global change
Large-scale changes to earth's environment
What is aquatic pollution
Pollution in oceans rivers and lakes
what is carrying capacity
The maximum population an environment can support
What is water conservation
Saving and protecting water
What causes air pollution
Smoke and harmful gases
what causes climate change
greenhouse gases
what is terrestrial pollution
Pollution on land
what causes population growth
More births than death
What causes water pollution
Trash and harmful chemicals
What is smog
a mix of smoke and fog
What is global warming
The rise in earths temperature
What harms aquatic ecosystems
Oil spills and trash
what is overpopulation
When a population is too large for its resources
They filter water and protect wildlife
what gas causes global warming
carbon dioxide
why do glaciers melt
warmer temperatures
What causes soil pollution
Chemicals and waste
why are predators important
What is deforestation
Cutting down large numbers of trees
Why is clean air important
It protects health and the environment
How can people help the planet
Reduce pollution and waste
why is pollution dangerous