stuff Flashcards
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What is the definition of Environment?
Environment refers to changes or alterations that can be beneficial or harmful to organisms and their habitats.
What does ‘Changes/alter’ mean?
Changes/alter refers to things that were once natural on Earth that are now different or changing due to human actions.
What are Beneficial actions?
Beneficial actions are good for the planet and its creatures, such as planting trees, using less water, or recycling.
What are Harmful actions?
Harmful actions include air pollution, water pollution, and climate change.
What does it mean to Survive?
To survive means what living things, including humans, need to stay alive and healthy on Earth, including food, water, shelter, and protection.
What is an Organism?
An organism is any living thing, from the smallest bacteria to the largest blue whale, that can function independently.
What is a Habitat?
A habitat is a place where plants and animals live, providing everything they need to survive, such as food, water, and shelter.
What does Conserve mean?
Conserve means using things wisely and taking care of them to prevent them from running out, like saving water or recycling.
What does Preserve mean?
Preserve means to keep things safe, like plants, animals, and the environment, from harm or destruction.
What does Adapt mean?
Adapt means learning to change behaviors or lifestyles to better fit in with the environment and ensure safety.
What is Behavior in this context?
Behavior refers to how people think, feel, and act, and how their actions impact the planet.
What are Environments?
Environments encompass everything around us, including living things (plants and animals) and non-living things (air, water, soil, and rocks).
What is Recycling?
Recycling is the process of taking used items, like plastic bottles or paper, and turning them into new products.
What are Native species?
Native species are plants or animals that belong to an area because they grew there naturally, without human assistance.
What are Rain gardens?
Rain gardens are depressed areas in the landscape that collect rainwater from roofs, driveways, or streets, allowing it to soak into the ground.
What is Flooding?
Flooding occurs when a large amount of water overflows onto land that is normally dry.
What is Erosion?
Erosion is the process by which the Earth’s surface slowly wears away and is moved by natural forces like water, wind, and ice.
What is Deforestation?
Deforestation is the act of cutting down or clearing trees from large areas of forest, often for human activities, which can harm the environment.
What are Environment problems?
Environment problems are issues caused by humans that harm the Earth, such as pollution and climate change.
