Maintaining Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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The number and variety of organisms in a given area during a specific period of time.

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Why do we need to conserve nonrenewable resources?

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They cannot be replenished and so we could run out.

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What does recycling mean?

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A process that transforms the item into another item or version of the item.

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Which of the following can cause pollution?

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All of these (Noise, Garbage, Chemicals).

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Why do we need to be mindful of our use of renewable resources?

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Even though they are renewable, we could end up using them faster than they can be replaced through natural cycles.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and timber.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is conservation?

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The sustainable management of natural resources to prevent depletion.