Human Activities on Land
What is the process of clearing trees for agriculture or urban expansion?
Deforestation
What human activity leads to ocean acidification?
Burning fossil fuels, increasing CO2 in the atmosphere
What is the term for the rapid growth of the human population?
Exponential growth
What pollutant is the primary cause of ozone depletion?
Chlorofluorocarbons
What is one way to reduce land pollution?
Recycling and proper waste disposal
What is the term for cities spreading into rural areas?
Urbanization
What is the leading source of water pollution?
Agricultural runoff and industrial waste
What agricultural movement introduced high-yield crops and synthetic fertilizers?
The Green Revolution
What is the term for thick air pollution in urban areas?
Smog
How can we make fishing more sustainable?
Using quotas, marine reserves, and responsible fishing techniques
How does mining negatively impact the environment?
Habitat destruction, water pollution, and soil erosion
What process removes salt from seawater to make it drinkable?
Desalination
What is one major concern about GMOs?
Potential loss of biodiversity and unknown health effects
What is the main source of air pollution?
Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)
What is one alternative energy source that reduces air pollution?
Solar, wind, or hydroelectric power
What is a major cause of land pollution?
Improper disposal of industrial and household waste
What is one negative effect of overfishing?
Collapse of fish populations and disruption of marine ecosystems
Why is monoculture farming harmful?
It depletes soil nutrients and increases vulnerability to pests
What international treaty aimed to phase out ozone-depleting substances?
The Montreal Protocol
What is one method to conserve freshwater resources?
Using low-flow appliances, rainwater collection, or efficient irrigation