Science Vocab (Pollution)

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Contamination of air, water, or soil by harmful substances.

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Pollution

Front

Action where objects affect each other.

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Interaction

Front

Constant movement of Earth's water: moisture from plants, evaporation from water bodies, forming clouds, and falling as rain, hail, or snow.

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Water Cycle

Front

Resources taken from the Earth.

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Material Resource

Front

Natural resources like solar energy or wood that can be replenished.

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Renewable

Front

Rocks and materials on Earth's surface disintegrate and decompose due to water, living things, and the atmosphere.

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Weathering

Front

Collecting and reprocessing discarded materials for reuse.

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Recycle

Front

Connected parts forming a complex whole.

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System

Front

Relating to natural resources like oil or iron ore that can't be replaced once used.

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Nonrenewable

Front

Ocean currents resemble rivers in the ocean.

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Ocean Currents