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This type of pollution comes from widespread, diffuse sources, such as runoff from cropland or urban areas.
What is non-point pollution
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A tropical rainforest has _______ biodiversity compared to a cooler tundra biome
What is more
Using resources in a way that they will be available for future generations is called
What is sustainability
What does a climatograph display
What is the average temperature and precipitation in a specific location over a year
KNOW HOW TO READ THESE AND IDENTIFY BIOMES
True or false:
Controlled burns help remove dead vegetation, reduce the risk of larger wildfires, and promote new plant growth, which maintains the health and diversity of the ecosystem
What is true
This type of pollution comes from a specific, identifiable source, such as a factory or wastewater treatment plant
What is point source pollution
This type of species is introduced to a new habitat where it has no natural predators and can outcompete native species, often disrupting the ecosystem.
What is an invasive species
An area in a water body with low OXYGEN levels, often caused by eutrophication is known as
What is a dead zone
This greenhouse gas, primarily produced by burning fossil fuels, is a major contributor to global warming and climate change.
What is CO2 (carbon dioxide)
__________ refers to a situation where individuals, acting in their own self-interest, overuse and deplete a shared resource.
What is the tragedy of the commons
This type of succession occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat. The first organisms to colonize the area are typically pioneer species like mosses or lichens
What is primary succession
These storms, which are growing more intense due to climate change, form over warm ocean waters and cause widespread damage in coastal regions
What are hurricanes
The process through which excessive nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, enter a water body, leading to excessive algae growth is known as
_________ filter water by trapping pollutants and sediments, acting as a natural water purifier. They also absorb excess nutrients, help prevent floods, and provide habitats for various plant and animal species
What are wetlands
What percent of the earth's water is freshwater
What is 3%