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Where can you find the natural resources?
in the biosphere of Earth / On the land and water on Earth
What humans activities that have destroyed the land?
plowing fields, mining, building highways, deforestation
Should we stop building highway or plowing a field?
No. We should find Earth-friendly ways of doing those things.
What happens when deforestation occurs?
Many plants and animals lose their habitat, they may die out or become extinct.
What are some data estimated by scientists about the impact of deforestation?
Every day, about 100 plant and animal species are lost to deforestation. About 50% of the Earth’s species will vanish within the next 100 years.
What do tress absorb and use when making their food?
CO2
Why do environmentalists support creation of national parks?
National parks help protect forests and animals that live there.
What are landfills?
The places where most of our trash goes.
What negative impacts can landfills cause?
Make the water, air, and land around them dirty
Reusing and reducing can help cutting down on the need for...
landfills
What have some smart kids in the reading recycled the trash into?
toys
What do we use water for?
Drinking, watering lands, growing food, being the habitat for our food source, recreation...
How did we pollute the water?
Brush our teeth, flush the toilet —> water goes into streams and lakes —> the growth of bacteria —> disease
What is the biggest sources of water pollution?
The erosion of land
What are the negative impacts of chemicals in the fertilizers?
They kill weeds, insects, and fish. They also pollute drinking water. The poisons remain in the sediment for many years.
What actions are being taken to protect the water supply?
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