WC C Block Reading Notes

-Environment and Resources

2 types of resources- renewable and nonrenewable

renewable:

can be renewed in a short time

plants, animals, water

nonrenewable:

can't be renewed in a short time

minerals, fossil fuels

-Land Use

colinization led to 1800s industrial revolution

ind. rev.: developing machines to manufacture things, which led to factories in cities

most people live in urban or suburban areas

urban: city

suburban: residential area around a city

-What Impact do People Have on the Environment?

people change environment based on needs

Ex: cutting trees for lumber

possible result: deforestation

Ex: farming for food

possible results: loose soil, erosion, lack of nutrients, pollution(fertilizer and pesticides)

Ex: oil shipment

Possible result: pollution of land and/or water

how to prevent pollution:

clean energy sources

hydroelectricity

windmill

solar power

public transport/carpooling

-Population

causes of growth:

industrial revolution

better medical care

improvement in food production

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