Soil Erosion
This is the process of soil being washed away or blown away.
What is soil erosion?
Removing trees by cutting/clearing them down is called this.
What is deforestation?
A change in global temperature (warming of the earth).
What is climate change?
Type of air (gas) we breathe.
Oxygen
This part of a plant helps to hold soil in place.
What are roots?
Leading cause of deforestation.
What is human Activity
Climate change is also known as
What is global warming?
What is the theme for this year's TIDE summer camp?
LINKING LAND AND SEASCAPES FOR CONSERVATION
This farming practice can lead to severe soil erosion.
What is overgrazing?
This gas is released into the atmosphere when forests are burned.
What is carbon dioxide?
Two causes of climate change
Industrialization, Consumer practice, Livestock, Transport, Resource extraction, Pollution, Energy Use, Agricultural practice, & Deforestation
This is a term for waste that cannot be broken down easily.
What is non-biodegradable?
How many soil horizons are there?
6 (O, A, E, B, C & R)
Ways to reduce deforestation.
Plant a tree.
Reduce paper usage.
Educate others.
Name two ways that climate change is affecting the oceans.
Arctic sea ice is melting, coral reefs are dying, and ocean water is becoming more acidic
This layer of decaying plant and animal matter enriches the soil and is crucial for forest ecosystems.
What is humus? Layer O (Organic Layer)