Balance
How can hunting animals help or hurt the balance of nature?
Responsible hunting can maintain the balance
True
What is it called when humans care for plants and animals in the web of life?
Conservation or stewardship
What is often torn down in nature when cities and roads are built?
Many plants and trees
What has the government done to help people reduce pollution?
Pass laws about human behavior
Does one person choosing not to litter make a difference?
Yes
What is the duty to take care of things for someone else called?
Stewardship
What impact can air pollution have on plant photosynthesis?
It can be limited or end
What is taking good care of animals and plants called?
Stewardship
Describe loss of life from humans new to an area
Land is used for buildings, roads, or farms; hunters kill animals for food and also predators; trees are removed
What is the main source of air pollution in the United States?
Cars
What two major things happen to plant and animals when humans move into an area?
Loss of life and pollution
How can humans impact the balance of nature in an area?
They can lead to loss of plant and animal life and pollute native habitats
What steps were taken to try to clean up the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie?
Multiple laws, clean-up work, and closing factories
What are three ways we can be better stewards of nature?
Walk/bike, don’t litter, recycle, respect animals in nests, hunt/fish responsibly, conserve water