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These are: because they are historically available, fairly simple (you light it, it burns), and easy to store, relatively cheap.
What are the reason we use FOSSIL FUELS.
100
An increase in the global temperature is known as
What is global warming
100
The name for non-native organism in an ecosystem. (Hint- transported by humans, no predator, rapid growth, and cause imbalance).
What is an Invasive Species?
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Any chemical that harms the environment
What is a pollutant
100
the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location
What is climate
200
This is the type of resources that can be readily replaced or replenished
What is renewable?
200
Increased human population growth usually results a. a decrease in the need for farming b. a need for stronger environmental protection laws c. lower levels of air and water pollution d. an increase in natural wildlife habitats
What is letter b.
200
Another word for USING UP (a resource)
What is deplete?
200
The country have the most solar pv power in 2013
What is Germany?
200
Many beverage companies are required to recycle bottles and cans because this activity directly reduces this
What is air pollution and destruction of the ozone shield
300
Windmills that generate electricity are being built in coastal areas. The main benefit of these windmills is that they
What is reduce dependency on fuels that cause air pollution
300
One positive impact that industrialization has had is that
What is a source of many jobs for people
400
The three largest sources of renewable energy.
What is solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric. Will also accept the sun, the wind, and running water.
400
This occurs when Carbon Dioxide and water mix together
What is Ocean Acidification
400
The name of the first producer to inhabit a new ecosystem?
What is a Pioneer organism
400
The gases and particles we put into the air
What are emissions
400
A human activity that could significantly decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the air is
What is preserving and expanding forest habitats that shelter wildlife?
500
Human population growth has led to a reduction in the populations of predators throughout natural ecosystems across the United States. Scientists consider the loss of these predators to have a
What is negative effect, because predators have an important role in maintaining stable ecosystems
500
Palm oil, produced from palm trees, is not only a biofuel, but is also used in food additives, cosmetics, and lubricants. Palm tree plantations are now cultivated in areas that were formerly natural forests. One ecological concern raised by this expansion is that
What is planting large expanses of one crop reduces the biodiversity of the area
500
Researchers have reported that the number of different species of fish found in certain areas of the ocean has been greatly reduced over the past 50 years. This situation is an example of the loss of
What is biodiversity
500
Some scientists have collected and stored seeds for many types of food-producing plants. The purpose of this is to
What is preserve the diversity of plant species
500
One environmental problem caused by the use of nuclear power as an energy source is the
What is disposal of wastes?
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