Chapter 12 Vocabulary Flash Cards

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Organism

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An individual living thing that can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and maintain homeostasis.

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Positive human impact

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Actions by humans that benefit the environment, such as conservation efforts and sustainable practices.

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Scarcity

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The state of being in short supply; shortage.

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Perish

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To die or come to an end.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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Overgrazing

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Excessive grazing by animals, leading to land degradation.

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Overpopulation

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A condition where an organism's numbers exceed the carrying capacity of its habitat.

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Invasive species

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Non-native species that spread rapidly in a new environment, often harming native species and ecosystems.

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Negative human impact

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Harmful effects of human activities on the environment, such as pollution and deforestation.

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Sun

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The source of energy for all living things.