Unit 2: Land, Waste, and Air Pollution Vocab

When water, wind, or ice moves particles of rocks or soil.

• smog

• erosion

• incinerator

• ozone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When soil becomes less fertile.

• defertilization

• erosion

• nutrient depletion

• land reclamation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Nutrients that help grow crops better.

• fertilizer

• nutrient depletion

• land reclamation

• vitamins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The process of restoring an area of land to a more productive state.

• land reclamation

• nutrient depletion

• erosion

• fertilizer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A place to safely bury community solid waste.

• sanitary landfill

• incinerator

• recycling

• emission

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

A facility or machine that burns solid waste.

• sanitary landfill

• incinerator

• recycling

• ozone

The process of reclaiming raw materials and reusing them to create new products.

• sanitary landfill

• composting

• incinerator

• recycling

materials that can be broken down and recycled by bacteria and other decomposers.

• biodegradable

• hazardous waste

• emissions

• fertilizers

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Any material that can be harmful to human health or the environment if it is not properly disposed of.

• biodegradable

• incinerator

• hazardous waste

• ozone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Pollutants that are released into the air.

• emissions

• acid rain

• hazardous waste

• fertilizers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4