Key Terms
A resource formed in the earth by plant and animal remains (fossils)
fossil fuels
Give an example of a nonrenewable energy source
Coal/Iron/Fossil Fuels
What causes land and air pollution
Burning fossil fuels, littering
Terrace Farming and Slash + Burn
A resource that can NOT be replenished/reused
Nonrenewable Energy
Give an example of a renewable energy source
Solar/Wind/Water
What is the process called when turning sea water into freshwater
Desalination
How is water pollution a threat to humans and wildlife
It is polluting to the freshwater that humans and wildlife drink, which can cause sicknesses and water that can't be used.
A resource that CAN be replenished/reused
Renewable energy
Name 5 or more natural disasters
Tsunami, Earthquake, Flooding, Tornado, Hurricanes, Landslides, Droughts, Volcano Eruption, Wildfire
What is climate change
The changing of weather patterns over a long period of time
How did inventions in transportation influence human settlement
Further, faster and more efficient transportation
The process of cutting down forests, mainly for logging or farming
deforestation
Give an example of how mountains, lakes or rivers influence human settlement
i'll listen for it
What are some clues that climate change is happening
rising temperatures, rising sea levels, more severe weather events, irregular animal migrations
What 3 factors do people consider when making decisions based on agricultural activities
soil, temperature, rainfall
Planting of new trees in an effort to restore a forest
reforestation
Give another example of how mountains, lakes or rivers influence human settlement
i'll listen for it again
Why is providing freshwater important
we need it
How have people developed technology to meet their need for water?
irrigation