Tehya's Pollution Solution Vocabulary

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria and the environment they live in.

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What is pollution?

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The release of harmful materials into the environment.

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What is the 'Plan' step in the Engineering Design Process?

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The step where you make a diagram of your solution and a list of the materials you will need.

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Who are environmental engineers?

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People who use math, science, and creativity to help solve problems in the environment.

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What is the 'Improve' step in the Engineering Design Process?

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The step where you make your design better and then test it out.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is a food web?

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A system of interdependent food chains in an ecosystem.

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What does it mean to 'Imagine' in the Engineering Design Process?

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The step where you brainstorm and come up with ideas for solutions.

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What is the role of a scientist in environmental issues?

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To study and understand the natural world and its processes.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.