Chapter 21 Flashcards
1
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Pollution
A
an unwanted change in the environment caused by substance or forms of energy
2
Q
Renewable resource
A
natural resource that can be replaced
3
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Non renewable resource
A
a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which is consumed
4
Q
Overpopulation
A
the presence of too many individuals in an area for the available resources
5
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Biodiversity
A
the number and variety of organisms in a given area during a specific period of time
6
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Conservation
A
the preservation and wise use of natural resources
7
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Recycling
A
the process of recovering valuable are useful material from scrap or waste
