1. In the future, where will most population growth take place? With what possible consequences?

Most of the growth will take place in India, which will make it harder to provide food for everyone on the planet.

2. What are the pros and cons associated with the use of pesticides and fossil fuels?

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Pesticides
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Pros: Allows more food to grow
Cons: Cause pollution, damages soil

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Fossil Fuels
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Pros: Allows people to get to work quickly, transport goods
Cons: Pollutes the air, makes Americans dependent on cars.

3. What environmental problems are associated with the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution caused smog and green house gases by using coal powered engines to power their machines.

4. What caused damage to the Aral Sea from 1965 to 1990?

Irrigation from the Aral Sea to nearby farms caused the Sea to dry up and become a desert.

5. What are some of the causes and effects of deforestation in the Amazon Region?

Some effects of deforestation in the Amazon Region are less oxygen in the air and less habitats for wildlife.

6. What is the leading scientific explanation for global warming?

The leading scientific explanation for global warming is green house gases go into the atmosphere and make it thicker so it traps more heat.

7. How might the Earth be affected by global warming?

Global warming affects the Earth by melting the ice in the arctic and making the water levels go up and make the overall temperature of the earth increase.