Ch 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Environmental science
A life science that studies the relationships between organisms and their environment
Environment
The natural surroundings in which an organism lives
Ecology
The study of human impacts on the environment
Ecological
Relating (or having to do with) ecology
Renewable resources
A natural resource that is in limited supply and cannot be replaced if used up
Nonrenewable resource
A natural resource that is in limited supply and cannot be replaced if used up
Sustainability
Involves methods that do not deplete (use up) or permanently damage natural resources
Developing country
Countries with lower incomes, lower life spans, and rapid (fast) population growth
Developed country
Countries with higher incomes, longer life spans, and slower population growth
