Global Scholars Vocabulary Flashcards

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CONSUME (verb)

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To buy, use, eat, or drink something. Example: I ********** food when I am hungry.

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CONSUMPTION (noun)

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The behavior of using resources and products. Example: My family turns off lights when we leave a room to reduce our electricity **********.

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NATURAL RESOURCE (noun)

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The basic elements from nature that all things on Earth are made of. Example: Plants depend on several ********** such as water, sunlight, air, and soil.

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PRODUCT (noun)

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A thing that people make and sell. Example: Stores sell many ******** for people to buy.

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SERVICE (noun)

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Things that people do for others in exchange for money. Example: People get public ******* such as water, electricity, gas, and transportation.

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SUSTAINABILITY (noun)

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The use of natural resources in ways that cause little to no harm to people or the environment so that they will be available in the future. Example: Reducing use of water, electricity, gas, and transportation are ************ strategies.

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SUSTAINABLE (adjective)

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A way to use resources so that they will be available forever, and cause little or no harm to people or the planet. Example: Too much consumption is not ********** because it uses natural resources too fast and creates a lot of waste.

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PEER (noun)

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A person who is similar to you in age or experience. Example: The students in your class and in Global Scholars classrooms around the world are your ******.

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PERSPECTIVE (noun)

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The way a person understands the world because of their experiences, beliefs, and cultures. Example: My friend and I have different ************* about education because we grew up in different cities.

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E-CLASSROOM (noun)

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A secure online space where Global Scholars students from different cities learn and share ideas. Example: Global Scholars students post messages in the ***********.