Unit VI Reviewer - Flashcards

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Natural Resources

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Materials provided by Earth that humans use for energy, shelter, and sustenance.

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Ecosystem

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A community of organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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Resource Depletion

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The exhaustion of natural resources due to overuse or mismanagement.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a specific ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.

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Habitat Loss

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The destruction or alteration of natural environments where species live.

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Habitat Degradation

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The deterioration of environmental conditions, reducing habitat quality.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment, affecting ecosystems and health.

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Sustainability

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Practices ensuring resources are used responsibly to meet present and future needs.

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Conservation

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The preservation and careful management of natural resources.

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Mitigation

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Efforts to reduce or alleviate the severity of environmental impacts.