3 Flashcards
1
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natural resource
A
Anything that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by people
2
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pollution
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The contamination of Earth’s land, water, or air
3
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renewable resource
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is either always available or is naturally replaced in a relatively short time
4
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nonrenewable resources
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resources that are not replaced in a useful time frame
5
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ecological footprint
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The amount of land and water that individuals use to meet their resource needs and absorb the waste they produce
6
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conservation
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the practice of managing the use of resources wisely so the resources last longer
