OCO Vocab List 1

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marine

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relating to the sea or the creatures that live there

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sustains

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Spending time with family and friends ___ Damien when he feels sad and alone.

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legislate

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to make a law

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habitat

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the natural home of a plant or animal

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conservation

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Through wilderness ___, the National Park Service saves nature's beauty for future generations.

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ecosystem

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

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biodiversity

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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endangered species

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A species at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, or other factors.

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renewable resources

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Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time.