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What are the advantages and disadvantages of natural gas for our planet?
Natural gas (largely methane) burns more cleanly than the other fossil fuels (45% less carbon dioxide emitted than coal and 30%...
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Are there any decomposers in the tundra?
Bacteria, the prime decomposers throughout the world, may be found in tundra. Mosses, lichen, and fungi are also active...
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What are some slogans to save water?
And do not wait for the clock to click twice. Be Water Wise Fix leaky sinks. etc... If its brown flush it down, if its yellow...
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Why does a species become a pest when introduced to a new land when it was not a pest in its country of origin?
A pest is an animal which has characteristics which people regard as injurious or unwanted. It is possible for an animal to be a...
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What can you do about tourists use of natural resources?
Tourists pollute waterways and oceans, they damage the environment What we can do about it: By governments putting restrictions...
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What is the reason for one of the largest trees to be uprooted in a forest?
A lot of times the soil in a forest is in a thin layer on top of limestone. The roots of the tree can only reach a certain depth....
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What effects do genetically engineered crops have on young people?
Although I'm not a scientist of any sort, I am a man of reason, and observation. I notice that children are physically maturing...
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How does sand melt ice?
Unless it's at a higher temperature that the ice, it does not. Sand lays on top of ice and allows shoes and tires more traction...
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Is natural gas a renewable resource?
Natural gas, methane, the fossil fuel, is NOT a renewable resource. Natural gas, methane, produced from pig manure and rotting...
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What do the recycling symbols on plastic bottles mean?
These are not 'recycling' codes. They are "Resin Identification Codes" that tell what kind of plastic it is. The number inside...
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How do farmers use mulch?
Much of the same way that they use sillage and manure. It is evenly spread across the top of the soil by a muck spreader and then...
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What are some animals that live in Prince Edward Island?
Here are some American red squirrel Northern flying squirrel Ruffed Grouse Eastern chipmunk Saw-Whet Owl Red-tailed...
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What are the effects of a drought in Australia?
The term "drought" generally has different degrees of meaning, depending upon the normal climate of the country where drought is...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of ecotourism?
Eco-tourism is, Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a...
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Why are skies blue?
Because the atmosphere refracts all the red and green light waves more than it does the blue. That means that the red and green...
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What is a threatened habitat?
A threatened habitat is a particular animal, species, or group of species, which is being plundered by the means of hunting or...
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Why aren't the police more concerned with protecting the environment?
The job of the police is to make sure the laws of the state and country are obeyed. They are more concerned with day to day laws...
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What would be the major causes and effects of sea level rise What are its human dimensions?
Sea level rise is rapidly becoming a bigger and bigger issue. Sea level rise is caused by global warming which in turn is caused...
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Are cell phones killing the bees?
No, the root cause of the recent bee die-off was an organism that killed the bees. Actually, it isn't certain why the bees are...
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What causes the water cycle?
The Sun warms the Earth through radiation. Water evaporates from the Earth's surface because of the heat. Water changes state to...
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How do you reduce urban land degradation?
Green building is becoming much more popular nowadays with green roofs and surface runoff methods which are used to both recharge...
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Why is ethanol not widely used for vehicles all around the world?
Well, it isn't as efficient, it only works in some cars and the USA made a deal with OPEC years ago that said we wouldn't. We...
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What does 'Carbon offset' mean?
Carbon is an element, so it is not created or destroyed. No carbon enters or leaves earth. Therefore, the amount of carbon on...
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What is the new 'green' movement?
It is the support of environmentally friendly products opposed to those that pollute or harm the environment... While the first...
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How can you discuss the concept of environmental determinism possibilism and probabilism with reference to physical environment?
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What is the definition of Human Environmental Interaction?
It is basically how we affect and are affected by the environment. Right on kid your right It is basically how we affect and...
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How can you reduce land degradation?
Cutting down trees and natural land cover exposes the topsoil to the elements. Runoffs and landslides occur when this cover is...
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Why has Australia's Aboriginal population had limited impact on their environment?
Actually the Aborigine's impact has not been so limited. Since Australia's first settlers arrived at least 40 000 years ago and...
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Is cane sugar a feasible alternative to corn for the production of ethanol?
Problem with sugar cane- very, very narrow growth area in US. Yes, it would probably help, but not be the only solution. Anything...
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Why are eco activists always referring to earth as spaceship earth?
Spaceship earth is a label applied to the planet to emphasize that the earth has a limited amount of resources. Though the earth...
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What is the malthusian theory on population?
According to malthusian theory of population population increase in geomatical ratio where as food supply increase in...
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What are the benefits of thunderstorms?
There are many benefits from thunderstorms: Thunderstorms are a direct result of atmospheric heating and increased air...
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What are the human impacts on the Amazon basin?
The impacts are many and they have a domino effect. Clear cutting which causes siltation in streams and reduces the quality of...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using coal to heat your house?
Advantages: It is a much warmer heat compared to electric. It provides much heat and energy when burned. Disadvantages: You...
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What is a 'green' consumer?
Without getting technical, a green consumer is someone who is very concerned about the environment and, therefore, only purchases...
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Are bananas going extinct?
One species, the Cavendish banana, is under threat from a fungal disease, but there are over 300 different species, so we won't...
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Where was the 2007 Rainbow Gathering?
Fallsville Arkansas
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Why don't oil refineries operate at full capacity?
If they did that fuel prices would be cheaper wouldn't they. Also the aging refineries aren't all capable at going at full...
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What qualifications do you need to become a geologist?
A bachelor's degree is adequate for a few entry-level positions, but most geoscientists need at least a master's degree in...
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What are advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power?
Advantages- Almost 0 emission (doesn't emit green house gases). It produces electricity without pollution Does not consume...
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Does electricity generation have an effect on the environment?
Yes, electricity generation has a huge effect on the environment. Most electricity is generated by power plants using...
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Why is open space necessary in an urban setting?
First open space serves an aesthetic function by simply giving people a pastoral, natural parkland to allow them to remove...
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What causes littering in Parks in the Los Angeles communities?
homeless Answer 2: careless people
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What is the essence of sustainable development?
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations...
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Where is bjorn heyerdahl?
Bjørn is an active explorer, environmentalist, internationally renowned speaker and consultant on humanitarian, environmental...
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What negative effects humans have on the environment?
Examples of negative effects that humans have had on the enviroment?
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Water cycle exists in nature which replenishes water on earth. why do you still suffer from scarcity of water?
Over population Building too quickly and taking too many trees away Weather changes Not caring for our forests Heat can evaporate...
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How is the development of human settlement in Tanzania not sustainable because it has not combined socioeconomic development with environment conservation and protection?
The question suggests that socioeconomic development is being made at the expense of the (natural?) environment and that...
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Can saltwater evaporate?
Salt is dissolved in the water so when we heat it the water evaporates leaving salt below. Salt water can't evaporate. However,...
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What is the difference between xylem and phloem?
Xylem exists as non-living tissue at maturity but phloem is alive.
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What is E85 fuel?
E85 is an alcohol fuel mixture that typically contains a mixture of up to 85% denatured fuel ethanol and gasoline or other...
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What are the names of all of the renewable resources?
A renewable resource is not the same as a nonrenewable source of . Renewable means it can be made again. Wood is renewable as we...
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How do bioengineered species affect the environment?
Usually, they promote greater diversity. It depends on how they were engineered, however. This question cannot be answered in...
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How does returning warm water to rivers affect the downstream?
You're talking about rivers close to production facilities that have their own mini power plants, nuclear power plants, or other...
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What primary fossil fuel releases the fewest pollutants?
Natural gas is the cleanest. It produces the least amount of carbon dioxide per unit of energy released than the other fossil...
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How would you explain the rainbow to small children?
Children are smarter than you think. Here's my go at an explanation... All sunlight is made up of those rainbow colors; but you...
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How would you respond if another student states you should not worry about air pollution because through natural selection the human species will develop lungs that can detoxify pollutants?
Point out that since humans are so advanced we no longer die due to evolutionary shortcomings and that there is a possibility...
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Why does most of the water cycle take place over the ocean?
Most of the water cycle takes place over the ocean because that is where the solar energy from the sun can be absorbed fastest by...
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Does acid rain hurt people?
No, acid cannot hurt you directly. In other words, acid rain won't burn your skin or make lake/river water dangerous to swim in. ...
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What causes a tornado?
hot and cold winds coming at each other in a circular motion
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Is solar power or wind power better?
That would depend on where you live. Wind power will create more energy if you live in an area where the wind blows...
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Is the Great Barrier Reef shrinking?
The Great Barrier Reef is shrinking, but it is unknown by how much. Climate scientists who subscribe to the theory of...
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How do you attract sunlight?
You actually cannot attract sunlight; you cannot influence where it goes. Once it is emitted from the sun it will travel all the...
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What would be the best reed for a small bio filter system?
I should think Barley reed would be the best, they use it in bales on reservoirs to keep the blue/green algae at bay.
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When will the earth stop spinning?
The Earth rotates around the Sun, and around its own axis. The Earth will still be spinning in 5 billion years when the Sun will...
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List of polluted rivers in the Philippines?
The Pasig River is said to be among the world's most polluted.
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Is dwarf pampas grass invasive?
No. the root system is shallow and extends only as far as the plant is big. However if the irrigation system is installed poorly...
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What are the applications of biostatistics?
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Is the polar region of the sun rotating faster than the equatorial region of the sun?
NO! draw a big circle and and rotate them one complete turn in the same time. an ant on the little circle is going to move...
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How is titanium formed in the environment?
It is not formed in the environment. All the titanium on Earth was formed when the Earth was formed 4.5 billion years...
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Why is water classified as a renewable resource?
There is a fixed amount of water on the planet. It evaporates out of the oceans into clouds which produce rain falling on the...
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What are renewable and non renewable resources and their uses?
All these resources are being mainly used to generate electricity. Oil is also used for transport and the production of...
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What is the limit of free phenol and formaldheyde?
PHENOLIC RESINS PROPERTIES Excellent dielectric strength Good machinability Light weight...
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Why should you conserve forest and wildlife?
Most people are too busy with their own little lives to realize what is going on in the environment and eco system and it's...
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How do you clean a natural sponge to make it usuable?
How To Clean a Natural Sponse for Use
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What was the Chernobyl disaster?
Chernobyl was a nuclear power plant in the former Soviet Union. On 26 April 1986, it suffered a massive failure which caused it...
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What practices or elements of the program 'Reduce Reuse Recycle' are supporting hydroelectric energy?
Recycling consumes energy and could therefor be considered as supporting hydroelectric. On the other hand manufacturing the same...
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What is marine wealth of india?
marine wealth pictures marine wealth pictures
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Environmentally and responsibly speaking would the earth's water supply be endangered if the population uses it for hydrogen fuel?
Not at all. Once hydrogen is made by the electrolysis of water, it is then used in one of two ways. Either it is...
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What is a power station?
A power station is a facility that converts some form of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy into electrical energy. The...
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What is the environmental degradation?
Habitat Degradation is the diminishment ( destruction leading to an end of something) of a habitats quality and its ability to...
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How has modern communication transportation and technology changed the world we live in today?
We can communicate around the world. Like if your mother visited China, you can call her from that far if you live in California.
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How can we use our natural resources wisely?
We have to use our natural resources in asustainable fashion, that is, so they won't run out. Timber can be used for building...
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What can be done about building hotels in holiday resorts to help the environment?
You could go camping in a tent or stay in a caravan that way you don't kill the environment around you :)
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What is the climax vegetation for the deciduous forest?
In much of North America the deciduous forest is itself climax vegetation. This is what the forest will develop into in its last...
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Ways to prevent environmental problem?
There are many ways we can prevent environmental problems, especially Global Warming. Common and simple ways we can help save our...
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How do italians deal with marble slurry?
The natural stone processing slurry waste disposal is a major environment hazard for everybody and not only for Italians. Marble...
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Why is hunting essential to the environment?
In an area where predators have been extripated, man needs to hunt certain animals in order to prevent overpopulation. For...
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What is the benefit of hydrogen as an alternative energy?
Hydrogen does not produce any carbon dioxide when burned or used in a fuel cell - just water. So it is clean and efficient....
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Is there a nother name for a rabbit earred bandicoot?
Its a Bilby
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How do people interact with the environment?
Human-Environment Interaction This theme explores how people affect their environment, or their natural surroundings, and how...
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What is the importance of Forests and Wildlife?
Forest has been of great importance to mankind since prehistoric days. 60% of the earth once covered with forest. With the...
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What diseases or disorders can the nose have?
One disored that your nose may have is a deviated septum- this is where the bone that splits your nostrils is skew; either...
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Does wrapping aluminum foil around tree trunks help to stop them from getting to climb up the tree?
yes it does aluminium foil is a hard metal and it is long enough species to climb up It depends on what is climbing up the tree...
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Why conserve flora and fauna?
All living organism's (that is flora and fauna) are connected with one food web. so conservation necessary to flora and fauna.
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What are natural calamities?
Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, landslides, fires, spontaneous tree limbs falling, winds, hurricanes, tornadoes, ice...
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How does a gamma ray work?
· In hospitals they use gamma rays for killing cancerous parts of the body. · In the industries they use them to examine...
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Why is it important to conserve water?
Water is too good to waste because it is essential for life. If there was no water left, we would die. Plus, water is a finite...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydro-electric power?
Hydro comes from the Greek word for water. Hydro-electricity, or hydro-power, is usually generated by turbines in a dam in a...
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What is the relationship between Environmental Management and Environmental Science?
Science studies it. Management is the actual controlling and changing of it.
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