Lorax Vocabulary

Front

The variety of species in a given area

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biodiversity

Front

A type of pollution that traps heat and increases the temperature of the planet.

Back

Greenhouse gases

Front

Harmful or poisonous substances that enter the environment

Back

pollution

Front

The increase in the Earth's temperature both in the air and oceans

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global warming

Front

Long term changes in the Earth's temperature

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climate change

Front

The primary greenhouse gas that creates increased temperatures due to human impact

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carbon dioxide

Front

The bar-ba-loots and swamee swans lost their _______________ when the Once-ler came to their homes.

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habitat

Front

Soil, water, sunlight, and air are examples of...

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natural resources

Front

This diagram shows the complex relationships between organisms in order for them to survive.

Back

food web

Front

All food webs start with ___________

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producers