Stewardship Review

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Deforestation

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The clearing of forests to obtain lumber and provide space for either agricultural zones or urban development.

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Conservation

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The act of protecting and preserving natural resources.

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Sun's energy

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The original source of energy in natural resources.

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Stewardship

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To take responsibility and take care of the soil.

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Natural resources

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Resources that can be categorized as either renewable or nonrenewable.

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Renewable resources

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

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Nonrenewable resources

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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Biomagnification

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The process by which the concentration of toxins increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.

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Sustainable practices

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Methods of using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations.