Impact on Climate

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Deforestation Noun

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[dee-for-es-tay-shun]

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Deforestation

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The intentional removal of large areas of forests for various human purposes, such as agriculture or urban development.

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Example: The image shows tree stumps and logs, illustrating deforestation as the removal of forests.

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Mitigate Verb

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[mit-i-geyt]

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Mitigate

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To make the effects of something, such as environmental damage, less severe, harmful, or painful for an ecosystem.

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Example: A wildlife bridge over a highway helps mitigate environmental impact by allowing animals to cross safely.

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Hectare Noun

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[hek-tair]

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Hectare

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A metric unit of square measure, equal to 10,000 square meters, which is commonly used for measuring land.

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Example: A hectare is shown as a 100m x 100m square, illustrating it as 10,000 square meters.

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Urbanization Noun

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[ur-buh-nuh-zay-shun]

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Urbanization

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The process of developing towns and cities on previously natural areas, increasing the population living in urban centers.

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Example: Construction vehicles and a crane show how urban areas are developed.

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Consumption Noun

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[kun-sump-shun]

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Consumption

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The action of using up a resource, such as natural materials like trees, water, or fossil fuels.

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Example: The image shows Earth as a water source being tapped, illustrating resource consumption.

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Biosphere Noun

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[by-oh-sfeer]

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Biosphere

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The part of Earth's systems where life exists, which includes all ecosystems and the living organisms within them.

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Example: The image shows the biosphere as the zone where life exists, including land, water, and air.

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Geosphere Noun

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[jee-oh-sfeer]

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Geosphere

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The solid parts of the Earth, including all of the rocks, soil, and landforms that make up the planet.

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Example: The image shows the Earth's layers, highlighting the geosphere's solid parts like the crust and mantle.

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Hydrosphere Noun

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[hy-droh-sfeer]

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Hydrosphere

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All the water on the Earth's surface, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, as well as underground water.

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Example: The image shows the hydrosphere, including oceans, rivers, and groundwater, with arrows indicating the water cycle.

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Atmosphere Noun

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[at-muhs-sfeer]

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Atmosphere

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The entire layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and is held in place by the planet's gravity.

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Example: The image shows the layers of Earth's atmosphere, illustrating how each layer is part of the whole atmosphere surrounding the planet.

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Habitat Noun

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[hab-i-tat]

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Habitat

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism that provides it with necessities for survival.

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Example: A pond habitat provides fish and plants with water, food, and shelter necessary for survival.