Environmental Flashcard

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What is the environment?

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The land, water, and air around you.

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How do goods from other countries reach the United States?

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They travel on ships or planes.

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What are natural resources?

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Things in nature that people use.

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Why is it important to save money?

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To be able to buy things later.

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What does scarcity mean?

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How people's wants are always greater than resources.

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What is pollution?

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Harmful substances in the environment.

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What is recycling?

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Turning old materials into new products.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural home of an animal or plant.

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What does conservation mean?

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Protecting and preserving natural resources.

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What is climate?

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The average weather in a place over a long time.