Natural Resources and Ecosystems
A resource that can naturally regenerate over time, such as sunlight, wind, or water.
What is a renewable resource?
The increase in Earth's average temperature due to excessive greenhouse gases.
What is global warming?
This term refers to the practice of growing crops and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products.
What is agriculture?
A nonrenewable resource that takes millions of years to form and is often burned for energy.
What is fossil fuel?
The release of harmful substances into the air, often caused by burning fossil fuels.
What is air pollution?
The process of removing trees from forests, often for farming or development, which can lead to habitat loss and climate change.
What is deforestation?
This term refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, which is crucial for ecological stability.
What is biodiversity?
This occurs when too many animals graze in one area, leading to soil degradation and loss of vegetation.
What is overgrazing?
This type of farming method focuses on long-term environmental health by reducing pollution and conserving natural resources.
What is sustainable agriculture?
Farmers can use this technique to grow different crops in a planned sequence to improve soil health and reduce pests.
What is a Crop Rotation?
The gas that is emitted from cow manure. That affects the environment and destroys the ozone layer.
What is methane gas?
The wearing away of topsoil due to wind, water, or human activities, which can reduce land fertility.
What is soil erosion?
The process by which plants take in carbon dioxide and sunlight to create oxygen and food.
What is photosynthesis?
A growing human population puts increased strain on resources and ecosystems, leading to environmental degradation
What is overpopulation?
The contamination of rivers, lakes, and oceans due to chemicals, waste, and runoff from human activities.
What is water pollution?