What is the Earth's natural environment? |
The Earth's natural environment includes land, air, water, plants, and animals. |
What are some of the ways humans can negatively impact the environment? |
Humans can negatively impact the environment by polluting the air, water, and land; overusing natural resources; and introducing non-native species. |
What is the greenhouse effect? |
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps to keep the Earth's atmosphere warm. It happens when certain gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat from the sun. |
What is the main source of air pollution? |
The main source of air pollution is burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. |
What is the main source of water pollution? |
The main source of water pollution is human activities such as dumping waste, oil spills, and agricultural runoff. |
What is deforestation? |
Deforestation is the removal of trees and other vegetation from an area. |
What is habitat destruction? |
Habitat destruction is the destruction of an animal's natural environment, which can result in the loss of their food, shelter, and breeding grounds. |
What is an endangered species? |
An endangered species is a species that is in danger of becoming extinct due to human activities or natural disasters. |
What is climate change? |
Climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns on Earth. It is caused by increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. |
What can we do to help protect the environment? |
We can help protect the environment by reducing our consumption of resources, using renewable energy sources, and recycling. We can also plant trees and help protect habitats for animals. |