today’s main idea europe has many valuable resources that strengthen its economy, but...
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Environmental Issues Erosion of topsoil, due to…. – Deforestation Air pollution from… – Cars, factories, burning fossil fuels – What are some effects of air pollution? Breathing problems Eye irritation Lung disease Acid rain – Pollution mixed with precipitation – Destroys trees – Kills fish and other wildlife – Damage to historic buildingsTRANSCRIPT
Today’s Main Idea• Europe has many valuable resources that
strengthen its economy, but environmental problems are a growing concern.
Resources• Coal– Fueled early industry– ½ of world’s supply
• Petroleum• Natural Gas• Hydroelectricity• Wind Energy• Iron Ore• Forests• Fertile Soil• Fish
Environmental Issues• Erosion of topsoil, due to….– Deforestation
• Air pollution from…– Cars, factories, burning fossil fuels– What are some effects of air pollution?• Breathing problems• Eye irritation• Lung disease• Acid rain
– Pollution mixed with precipitation– Destroys trees– Kills fish and other wildlife– Damage to historic buildings
Environmental Issues (cont.)• Water Pollution– Waste dumped into seas, lakes, and rivers– Run-off• Precipitation that flows over the ground• Carries fertilizers and pesticides from farms• Cause algae to grow in rivers
– Kills fish and other wildlife
• Solutions– Limiting– Adding/treating– Reducing– Recycling
Close your text book and turn your notes to a blank page.
• Name as many landforms, waterways, and resources in Europe as you can.