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26 Cards in this Set
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conservation
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the preservation and careful management of the environment and of the natural resources
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preserving
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the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation
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ecological reasons why the environment is valued
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plants or animals that live interdependent of each other in an environment
example: birds and squirrels need trees to build their nests in |
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economic reasons why the environment is valued
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environment is valued because the environment is valuable. the land can be used for building homes and businesses. the land can also be used as a park which can be used for tourists to enjoy. people pay money to go to parks.
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health
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the general condition of the body or mind. being free from disease or pain.
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recreation
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activity that refreshes and recreates ; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation.
examples: playing sports, reading a book |
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scenic
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locations that have beauty. areas that are pleasant.
examples: a sunset by a beach |
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stakeholder(s)
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a person who holds stock in a company and is able to share profits and losses of that company
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zoning
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land areas that are divided into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence, businesses and manufacturing
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land-use planning
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a committee of people decide how the land will be zoned
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local government
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people who hold positions that help make decisions of how money is to be spent
examples: mayor, city council, school board, chamber of commerce |
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residential land
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land that is zoned for homes
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commercial land
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land that is zoned for businesses and factories
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mixed land use
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both residential and commercial land can be in that area
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government land
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land that the government owns and does not use for businesses
examples: hines drive, yellowstone national park |
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overpopulation
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as a population of organisms gets bigger in numbers, it uses more resources. resources such as food , land, and water can quickly become strained, polluted, or depleted.
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deforestation
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the practice of cutting down large areas of trees for development or use. the trees can be turned into wood or paper products. the land can be turned into housing or a factory.
two types: selective cutting and clear cutting |
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habitat destruction
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the loss of natural habitat
examples: building a highway, building a shopping mall, creating a cow pasture, filling in wetlands, or turning a lake into a water park |
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endangered
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a species in danger of becoming extinct in the near future because its population is dropping rapidly
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extinct
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the disappearance of all members of a species from earth
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restoration
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restoring an environment back to its natural state by planting native species. sometimes, native animals are also re-located
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farming
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land that is used to grow crops to feed organisms. as the earth's population grows, new farmland will need to be created, leading to a loss of natural habitat for plants and animals
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construction and urban development
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the construction of buildings, roads, dams, and other structures. the construction can be on newly deforested land or re-used land.
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surface mining
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removing resources just below the surface of earth by removing a strip of earth, mining to the minerals, and refilling the strip of earth
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landfill
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a whole in the ground that holds hazardous wastes, construction debris, agricultural and industrial waste
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dam
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a barrier that stops or slows water flow in a river, stream, or other bodies of water
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