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What happens if we cut down forests at a faster rate than we plant them?
What happens if we cut down forests at a faster rate than we plant them?
- Wood becomes a renewable resource
- Trees start to disappear
- Forests start to grow rapidly
- Wood becomes a non-renewable resource (correct)
What is the result of acid mine drainage?
What is the result of acid mine drainage?
- It reduces greenhouse gases
- It purifies the water
- It helps to fertilize the soil
- It kills plant and animal life (correct)
What is a consequence of using herbicides and pesticides in agriculture?
What is a consequence of using herbicides and pesticides in agriculture?
- They reduce greenhouse gases
- They destroy soil and pollute water sources (correct)
- They reduce land pollution
- They help to increase crop yields
What is released by decaying materials in landfills?
What is released by decaying materials in landfills?
What is a way to reduce land pollution?
What is a way to reduce land pollution?
Why is recycling important?
Why is recycling important?
What is being considered to reduce environmental damage from processed foods?
What is being considered to reduce environmental damage from processed foods?
What is the consequence of using plastic over paper bags?
What is the consequence of using plastic over paper bags?
What is a benefit of buying organic foods?
What is a benefit of buying organic foods?
What is a problem with landfills?
What is a problem with landfills?