Lesson 3 Flashcards

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1
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Natural resources that can replenish in a short period of time

A

Renewable resources

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2
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Natural resources that take a long time to replenish

A

Nonrenewable resources

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3
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The presence of unwanted materials in the environment

A

Pollution

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4
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The massive removal of trees in forests

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Deforestation

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5
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TRUE OR FALSE: If there are fewer trees, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere doesn’t go down.

A

True

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6
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TRUE OR FALSE: We can see microplastics.

A

False

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7
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TRUE OR FALSE. Oil leaks from ship can cause water pollution.

A

True

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8
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TRUE OR FALSE: Plastic products that we use do not decay for hundreds of years.

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True

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9
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The rising of the average temperature on Earth

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Global Warming

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10
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Traps the heat of the sun instead of releasing it back to space.

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Greenhouse Gases

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