Unit 5
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Human-environment interaction is one of _________________?
the five themes of geography
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Modifications often result when people _____ or _______ things to land, air or water.
add; remove
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The environment can also be the victim of a conflict and incur _______ and _________.
damage; degradation
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Natural resources are useful materials found on and under_____________.
the earth’s surface
True or False:
Plastic bags are an example of a green product because they are reusable and are easier to dispose of than cloth bags
False
Examples of significant modifications include _________, ____________ and ___________.
mountaintop removal, the depletion of the ozone layer and overfishing.
What is the definition of life cycle of a product?
the stages a product goes through from extraction of resources to disposal.
What is the definition of precarious?
dangerously lacking in security or stability
What is the definition of a green product?
a good that either has qualities that will protect the environment or has used natural ingredients instead of artificial ingredients.
Non-renewable sources of energy are those that we use up and cannot recreate. They include ____, _____, _____. Renewable sources of energy are those that can be easily replaced such as ______, _______, ________.
oil, natural gas, and coal; biomass, solar power, and wind power.
True or False:
Scarce natural resources like oil, coal or fertile land are often the causes of conflict.
False
What is a potential consequence of overfishing?
Any reasonable and relevant answer.
What can be done to reduce global warming pollution?
Any reasonable and relevant answer
How is the environment modified when something is added/removed?
Any reasonable and relevant answer
In the last 20 years many conflicts have had a link to natural resources. Give an example of one.
Any reasonable and relevant answer