Chapter 3 Living Resources

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What is taxol?

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A chemical found in the Pacific yew tree that is used to treat cancer.

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What is environmental science?

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The study of natural processes in the environment and how humans can affect them.

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Which biome is known for providing many medicines?

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Rainforests.

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What does sustainability mean?

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Using a resource so there is enough for the future.

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What is a fishery?

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An area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms.

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What is ecology?

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The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is conservation?

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The protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment.

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What are renewable resources?

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

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What are non-renewable resources?

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