negitive human impact
What negitve impacts can oil spills have on the environment?
When oil is spilled into an aquatic environment, it can harm organisms that live on or around the water surface and those that live under water. Spilled oil can also damage parts of the food chain, including human food resources.
How do human activities impact the biosphere
Acts like deforestation and burning of fossil fuels have negative environmental impacts which directly affect the biosphere.
How can individuals contribute to reduceing negative environment impacts in their daily lives
Try to collect the water used to wash vegetables and salad to water your houseplants. Lower your shades or close your curtains on hot days, to keep the house cool and reduce the use of electric fans or air-conditioning. Let clothes dry naturally. Keep lids on pans when cooking to conserve energy.
What's the goal for the EPA
EPA) protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.
How can reducing single-use plastics positively impact wildlife and ecosystems?
Dangerous chemicals wouldn't seep into the soil
How does deforestation affect various plant and animal speices
The main effect of deforestation on animals and plants is the loss of their habitat.
Give an example of a human activity that has had a positive effect on living things in the biosphere
Encouraging reforestation and planting trees
What role do companies and industry leaders play in combating negative environmental effects
purchasing green energy and using technology to automate water‑use in production-based industries
Should all states pass banning single-use plastics? discuss the potential impacts and be if its of such legislation
Yes it can help the environment by not pollutioning the oceans and the earth like there won't be a random goldfish bag in the middle of the street
What is the great Pacific garbage patch and how is it harmful to animals
In the northern Pacific, there is an area of floating plastic trash the size of Texas. It is called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and it is growing each year.
How has excessive water usage negatively impacted freshwater habits?
Water withdrawal for human use shrinks and degrades habitat
In what way did the sunken boat shown become part of a new coral reef?
Once you sink a ship, it quickly attracts schools of smaller fish
Why is sustainable use of land important for the environment
improved soil productivity, clean air and water, and biodiversity conservation
What role do local and federal governments play in preventing environmental damage?
if people in a city want to build a new road that would cut through an existing forest, they must submit a proposal to the EPA outlining the benefits this new road would bring to the community as well as the potential harm to the natural environment
Describe how individuals can contribute to the success of laws banning single use plastics in their states
Stop buying single use plastics