deforestation
why is deforestation happening
Trees are cut down so their wood can be burned or used to make things, such as buildings, furniture, or paper.
what is food waste
it a waste of food
what is habitat protection
protecting habitats
what is a wildfire
a fire that was set by a natural fire source like lighting. It could hit a dry path or a forest. Then it starts spreading by wind or fuel.
what is a modern mining
Modern mining is when large mining companies go to a mountain and explode the top of it. Then they dig a massive hole in the mountain and start mining. Then they will dig tunnels to get more minirals.
Who is cutting down trees
big companys, arborist or lumbers jacks
how much food does the average human waste a week(its a mixed number)
3.5 pounds
what is a habitat
a natural home for living things
what are 3 causes of wildfires
lightning, cars, electrical problems, gas.
why do we mine?
We mine for mineral resources for lots of things like cars and computers.
What are at least 2 primary causes of deforestation
agricultural expansion, wood extraction, logging, or wood harvest for domestic fuel or charcoal
what are some of the most wasted foods
Potatoes, Bread, Rice, Bananas, Apples, Leafy greens, Milk, cheese
what habitats are in summit county
forests and mountains, and lakes
can fires benefit the wild too
yes
what are large mining sites called
a Quarry and an open pit mine.
why do people cut trees?
people cut them for paper and wood
how many metric tons enter us ocean per year
Between 10–12 million metric tons
what are some reasons people hunt
food, money, clothing, and pelts
what are at least 3 things you need to fight a fire
rakes, axes, protective gear, authorized boots, a chainsaw
How does modern mining impact environments?
People destroy mountain environments by mountaintop removal mining
Why is deforestation a problem
its a problem because is it can lead to animal death and less oxygen
how many pieces of litter are on U.S. roadways per year
over 50 billion pieces
what are some reasons people destroy habitats
housing, business buildings, parks, and resources like trees, minerals, food, and water
how many forest fires happen in summit county per year?
30-40
what are at least 2 ways of modern mining
hydraulic mining, explosives, power drills