Environmental Terms

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ecosystem

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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carbon dioxide

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A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.

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famine

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Extreme scarcity of food.

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recycling

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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irrigation

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The artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in the growing of crops.