7.1 - Scientific Background
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What is the greenhouse effect?
π‘ Hint: Think about how a greenhouse keeps plants warm.
What is eutrophication?
π‘ Hint: Consider how fertilizers affect water quality.
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What gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
π‘ Hint: Consider which gas levels rise with burning fossil fuels.
True or False: Eutrophication can lead to dead zones in aquatic systems.
π‘ Hint: Think about algal growth and its effects on oxygen.
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Design a sustainable urban area that minimizes the impacts of climate change. Describe the features it should include.
π‘ Hint: Think about how cities adapt to rising sea levels.
Analyze a case where a specific ecological system was impacted by eutrophication and discuss how it could have been mitigated.
π‘ Hint: Consider how farming practices affect local bodies of water.
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