Diversity of Life

The presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

• ecosystem

• algal blooms

• osmosis

• air pollution

Synthesis of chemical compounds with the aid of radiant energy and especially light.

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• diffusion

• mitochondria

A branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments.

• ecosystem

• ecology

• eco-friendly

• energy

A significant and long-lasting change in the Earth's climate and weather patterns.

• climate change

• global warming

• air pollution

• earth day

A natural resource that is unlimited or that is naturally replenished rather quickly, such as sunlight or water.

• non-renewable resources

• terrariums

• renewable resources

• self-sustaining

The process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids and dissolved substances move from a region of higher to one of lower concentration

• hypertonic

• diffusion

• osmosis

• trophic level

A rapid growth of microscopic algae or cyanobacteria in water, often resulting in a colored scum on the surface.

• osmosis

• pH scale

• trophic level

• algal blooms

An isolated system which neither reactants nor products can enter or escape, yet which allows energy transfer (heat and light).

• isolated system

• closed system

• closet system

• chemical reaction

A measure used to rank solutions in terms of acidity or basicity (alkalinity).

• Acid

• pH scale

• Basic

• Alkaline

A sealed transparent globe or similar container in which plants are grown.

• non-renewable resources

• terrariums

• energy globe

• ecology