Environmental Science Vocabulary

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Conservation

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The protection and preservation of natural resources.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Stability

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The state of being stable, where an ecosystem maintains its structure and functions over time.

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Human Impact

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The effect of human activities on the environment and ecosystems.

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Mode

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A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.

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Criteria

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A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

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Productivity

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The rate at which energy is converted by photosynthetic and chemosynthetic autotrophs to organic substances.

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Management

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The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, often in the context of natural resources.

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Investigate

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To carry out research or study into a subject to discover facts or information.

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Natural Beauty

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The aesthetic value of nature, often considered in conservation efforts.