1.11 Flashcards - East and Southeast Asia

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Population density

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Population density is the number of people living per unit of area.

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Pollution

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Pollution is the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.

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Define public transportation

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Public transportation is a system of transport available for use by the general public, including buses, trains, and subways.

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Resource consumption

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Resource consumption is the use of resources in the production of goods and services.

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define clean energy

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Clean energy is energy generated from renewable sources that do not pollute the environment.

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Adaptation

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Adaptation is the process by which we adjust to their environment to enhance survival.

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modification

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Modification is the act of changing something.

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define sustainability

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Sustainability is the practice of maintaining processes in a way that does not deplete resources or harm ecological systems.

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define physical geography

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Physical geography is the study of the Earth's natural features and processes.

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define urbanization

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Urbanization is the process of population shift from rural to urban areas, leading to the growth of cities.