Vocabulary: Earth

1. Choose the meaning for: Planet

• A celestial body that orbits a star, in our solar system, the third planet from the Sun.

• The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Environment

• The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

• The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet.

Ecosystem

• A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

• The solid part of the Earth consisting of the crust, mantle, and core.

Geosphere

• The solid part of the Earth consisting of the crust, mantle, and core.

• A celestial body that orbits a star, in our solar system, the third planet from the Sun.

Biosphere

• The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth occupied by living organisms.

• The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time.

Atmosphere

• The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet.

• The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth occupied by living organisms.

Hydrosphere

• The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

• The amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, emitted by an individual, organization, or activity.

Geology

• The science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.

• The preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.

Sustainability

• The ability to maintain or endure over time, particularly in the context of human activities and their impact on the environment.

• Materials or substances occurring in nature that can be exploited for economic gain, including minerals, forests, water, and wildlife.

Carbon footprint

• The amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, emitted by an individual, organization, or activity.

• The ability to maintain or endure over time, particularly in the context of human activities and their impact on the environment.