eniviorment Flashcards
(19 cards)
Environment
environment, changes/alter, beneficial, harmful, survive, organism, habitat
changes alter
things that were once natural on Earth are now different or getting different because of what humans do
benfical
actions that are good for the planet and its creatures, like planting trees, using less water, or recycling, which helps keep the Earth healthy and safe for everyone.
harmful
air pollution, water pollution, and climate change.
survive
what living things, including humans, need to stay alive and healthy on Earth. These include things like food, water, a safe place to live, and a way to protect themselves from harm.
organism
any living thing, from the smallest bacteria to the humongous blue whale (a living thing that can function independently)
habitat
a place where plants and animals live, offering everything they need to survive, like food, water, shelter, and space
conserve
using things wisely and taking care of them so that they don’t run out, like saving water or recycling.
Preserve
to keep things safe, like plants, animals, and the environment, from being harmed or destroyed by people.
adapt
learning to change what you do or how you live to better fit in with your environment and stay safe.
behavior
how people think, feel, and act, and how their actions impact the planet, including things like how they use resources, create pollution, or interact with the environment.
environments
everything around us, including living things (plants and animals) and non-living things (air, water, soil, and rocks)
recycling
taking things we’re done with (like plastic bottles or paper) and turning them into new things, helping keep Earth clean and have more resources.
Native species
a native species is like a plant or animal that belongs to an area because it grew there naturally, without humans helping it get there.
Rain gardens
a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof, driveway or street and allows it to soak into the ground
Flooding
when a lot of water overflows onto land that is normally dry
Erosion
the Earth’s surface slowly wears away and gets moved around by natural forces like water, wind, and ice
deforestation
cutting down or clearing trees from large areas of forest, often to make space for farms, towns, or other human activities, which can harm the environment and the animals that live there
Environment problems
messes caused by humans that hurt the Earth, like pollution, hurting animals, and climate change
