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Human Impact

Impact on Environment, Climate vs Weather

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One cause of loss wetlands increase of human population
An example of not conserving resources leaving the windows open when the air conditioner is on.
Fertilizers running off into lakes and rivers increase the rate of algae growth
A cause that would decrease the number of species in a forest destroying dead trees and stumps
Clearing of tropical rainforests causes the extinction of many species because many unique habitats and ecosystems are being completely destroyed.
Recycling helps the environment because less trash is being placed in the city landfill
The use of pesticides on farm crops pollute water sources
How does rainforest destruction contribute to the green house effect? by releasing carbon into the atmosphere
Coal contributes to which environmental issue air pollution
When scientist discovered the hole in the ozone what resulted from their investigation? United States created and began using alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
Secondary pollutants are produced by chemical reactions in the environment. This is an example of a secondary pollutant Ozone
The substance in the atmosphere that absorbs most of the ultraviolet rays Ozone
Once a strip mining is complete the company levels the land and topsoil is replaced. The reason this process is done to restore the area to a natural condition
In the northeastern part of the US has had a decrease in the pH levels of some lakes. The reason for this most likely would be coal-burning factories.
One of the greenhouse gases water vapor
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