Human Impact on Earth's Resources Vocab Practice

Materials or substances found in the environment that are utilized for sustenance, growth, and other essential activities

• Biodiversity

• Renewable Resources

• Non-Renewable Resources

• Natural Resources

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Natural resources that are finite and cannot be replaces within a short timeframe, as they take millions of years to form

• Biodiversity

• Renewable Resources

• Non-Renewable Resources

• Natural Resources

Practices that maintain or enhance the well-being of current and future generations without depleting or harming natural resources.

• Sustainability

• Overconsumption

• Biodiversity

• Conservation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Variety of life in a particular habitat, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic variation with species

• Species Diversity

• Conservation

• Biodiversity

• Sustainability

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, either through natural processes or human intervention.

• Conservation

• Resource Depletion

• Renewable Resources

• Biodiversity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Excessive use or consumption of resources beyond what is necessary for meeting basic needs, often leading to environmental degradation.

• Overpopulation

• Overconsumption

• Pollution

• Deforestation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Sustainable use and management of natural resources to preserve ecosystems, biodiversity, and the overall health of the environment.

• Biodiversity

• Sustainability

• Conservation

• Overconsumption

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Reduction or exhaustion of natural resources due to excessive consumption, often leading to imbalances in ecosystems and potential long-term consequences

• Renewable Resources

• Resource depletion

• Industrialization

• Conservation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

• Fossil Fuel Efficiency

• Greenhouse Effect

• Carbon Footprint

• Ecological Footprint

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Average amount of resources or goods consumed per individual within a specific population or area, often expressed on a per-person basis

• Per-capita Consumption

• Conservation

• Combustion

• Renewable Resource

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4