Environmental Science Vocabulary Final 51-100

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All the different populations of species living and interacting in a particular area.

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Community

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The protection and careful management of natural resources, including wildlife, water, forests, and biodiversity, to prevent their depletion or extinction.

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Conservation

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The rate at which resources, energy, or materials are used or consumed by individuals, industries, or societies. High consumption rates can lead to resource depletion and environmental degradation.

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Consumption Rate

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Any substance that pollutes or degrades the quality of water, air, or soil, including chemicals, microorganisms, and waste materials.

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Contaminant

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A marine ecosystem made up of colonies of coral organisms that secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard, stony structure. Coral reefs are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world.

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Coral Reef

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The frozen water component of Earth, including ice caps, glaciers, permafrost, and sea ice, which play a key role in regulating Earth's climate.

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Cryosphere

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A structure built to obstruct or control the flow of water, usually to create a reservoir, prevent flooding, or generate hydroelectric power.

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Dam

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The process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

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Desalinization

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A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, calculated by the amount of land and resources needed to support a person's lifestyle, including food, energy, and waste management.

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Ecological Footprint

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The benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, including clean air, water, food, pollination, climate regulation, and nutrient cycling.

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Ecosystem Services