Chapter 2.9 Flashcards
1
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How do humans provide competition for resources?
A
Humans provide competition for resources because the population is rising very quickly. This will cause an increased demand for food, which means more pressure on the natural resources on the land and sea.
2
Q
How does pollution impact the environment?
A
Certain chemicals can cause sickness and/or death of certain species and, in some cases, can result in the collapse of entire food webs.
3
Q
How does pollution add to the enhanced greenhouse effect?
A
The burning of fossil fuels is contributing to increases in atmospheric temperatures resulting in a warming climate.
4
Q
How do you think you’d do at discussing ideas and viewpoints on reducing human impact in the environment?
A
Hopefully pretty good hahaha
