People And The Environment
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People affect the environment in positive and negative ways. Discusses earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Highlights environmental areas of concern such as endangered species, resource conservation, pollution of air and water, the importance of recycling, and the danger of global warming. Emphasis is on human responsibility. Summary and quiz.
Media Details
Runtime: 20 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Environmental Issues
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 10
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2002
- Producer/Distributor: Visual Learning Systems
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