Sustainability

• Practices ensuring resources are used responsibly to meet present and future needs.

• A method of increasing production without regard to environmental impact.

• A strategy for maximizing profits in the short term.

• A concept that promotes the use of non-renewable resources.

Nervous System

• The network that controls bodily functions, susceptible to toxins like mercury.

• The system responsible for digestion and metabolism.

• The part of the body that regulates blood circulation.

• The structure that supports the skeletal system.

Habitat Degradation

• The improvement of environmental conditions, enhancing habitat quality.

• The deterioration of environmental conditions, reducing habitat quality.

• The complete destruction of a habitat, leaving no trace behind.

• The restoration of a habitat to its original state.

Resource Depletion

• The exhaustion of natural resources due to overuse or mismanagement.

• The sustainable use of resources to ensure future availability.

• The increase in natural resources due to conservation efforts.

• The balance between resource extraction and environmental protection.

Vulnerability

• The ability to adapt to environmental changes.

• The susceptibility of people or ecosystems to harm from environmental changes.

• The strength of ecosystems against environmental threats.

• The process of recovering from environmental disasters.

Biodiversity

• The variety of life in a specific ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.

• The number of species in a specific area only.

• The total biomass of all living organisms in an ecosystem.

• The genetic variation within a single species.

Respiratory System

• The body system responsible for digestion.

• The body system responsible for breathing, often impacted by air pollution.

• The body system responsible for circulation.

• The body system responsible for excretion.

Deforestation

• The clearing of forests, often for agriculture or development, contributing to habitat loss.

• The process of planting trees in a deforested area.

• The natural regrowth of forests after a fire.

• The practice of selectively cutting down trees for timber.

Resilience

• The ability of communities or ecosystems to recover from disruptions or disasters.

• The capacity to withstand stress without changing.

• The process of adapting to new environments.

• The ability to predict future disasters.

Ecosystem

• A community of organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

• A group of unrelated species living in the same area.

• A collection of plants and animals that do not interact with each other.

• A system of artificial habitats created by humans.