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22 Cards in this Set
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natural recsourse |
anything that comes from the Earth and is used by humans |
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pollution |
the disposal of human waste in an unsanitary manner |
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point source |
a place where pollution orginates |
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nonpoint scource |
a place pollution come from that cannot be pinned down |
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eviromental science |
any science having to do with the enviroment |
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renewable recourse |
a resource replenished in a useful amount of time |
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nonrenewable resource |
a resource not replenished in a useful amount of time |
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sustainable use |
using a resourse so it lasts longer |
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ecological footprint |
the resources one uses and the pollution they leave |
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conservation |
using things to a minimum |
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exponital growth |
when something grows very quickly. |
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biodiversity |
varitey |
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keystone species |
a species that many others rely on. |
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gene |
a piece of DNA with traits in it |
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exteiction |
when a species disappears forever |
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endangedered spacieces |
a species that may go extinet |
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threatended species |
a spieces that may become endangered |
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habitat distuction |
when people destroy animal homes |
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habitat fragmentarion |
when a large home is roken into many smaller homes |
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poaching |
killing animals illigaly |
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captive breeding |
breeding animlas in a zoo |
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niche |
an animals/plants place ina n ecosystem |
