4.2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
degradation
A
decrease of the natural environment in size, quality, and diversity.
2
Q
pollution
A
adding harmfull substances to the environment
3
Q
depletion
A
using natural resources more quickly than they can be replenished
4
Q
fragmentation
A
splitting up the landscape into small sections
5
Q
wildlife crossings
A
a connection between natural areas for sustaining and increasing biodiversity
6
Q
desertification
A
when soil is getting drier every year until it turns into a desert.
7
Q
low emission zones
A
an area in cities where older, more polluted cars are not allowed.
8
Q
overfishing
A
when more fishes are caught then can be replenished (depletion)
9
Q
quota
A
limit on how many resources or products can be taken or produced
10
Q
reforestation
A
replanting trees.
11
Q
afforestation
A
planting new trees.
