Maintaining Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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The number and variety of organisms in a given area during a specific period of time.

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What are the 3 Rs?

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

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What does recycling mean?

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A process that transforms the item into another item or version of the item.

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Why do we need to conserve nonrenewable resources?

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They cannot be replenished and so we could run out.

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What is pollution?

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An unwanted change in the environment caused by substances or forms of energy.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replenished at the same rate it is consumed.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy, as it can be replenished naturally.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm to the environment.

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What is conservation?

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The sustainable management of natural resources to prevent depletion.