Unit 3 Vocabulary

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Adapt

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The process of adjusting or changing in response to different conditions or situations.

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Modify

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The process of changing something to suit a specific need or purpose.

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Environment

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The surroundings/conditions in which a person, plant, or animal lives and functions.

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Agriculture

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The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products.

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Infrastructure

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The system of structures needed for a community to function.

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Transportation

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The act of moving people, goods, and services from one place to another.

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Water management

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The control and distribution of water resources to meet needs such as drinking, irrigation, and sanitation.

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Energy production

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The production or generation of power or electricity.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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consequence

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the result or effect of an action