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What are two human activities that release pollutants into the environment?
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factories releasing chemicals
burning fossil fuels |
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What was set up in 1872 to protect wild areas?
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the first national park, yellowstone park
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Give an example of a small action one person could do to help protect ecosystems?
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They could pick up trash and not pollute.
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What does EPA Agency do as a main job?
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It enforces all federal environmental laws.
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What does sustainable practices mean?
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Ways of living and doing business that use natural resources without using them up.
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Give two examples of sustainable practices in farming and forestry?
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farming: planting seeds without plowing soil
forestry: balance the need for timber with the need to conserve soil and water. |
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What is some examples of energy production through alternate energy sources that do not use fossil fuels?
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wind turbines
flowing water solar panels falling water |
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How can u not burn fossil fuels that much by transportation?
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carpooling
electric cars walking |
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What are two sustainable practices of home heating?
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Having wood burning fires without using electric gas.
Using solar panels to use electric fireplaces. |
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What is one way to recycle?
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Recycle plastic.
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