Vocabulary Chapter 21 Flashcards
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What is a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate in which it is used
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Renewable source
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What is pollution
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An unwanted change in an environment that is caused by substances or forms of energy
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What is a nonrenewable source
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A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than it is used.
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What is the presence of too many individuals in a area for the available resources
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Overpopulation
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What is biodiversity
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The number and variety of organisms in a given area during a specific period of time
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What is the preservation and wise use of natural resources
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Conservation
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What is recycling
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The process of recovering valuable or useful materials from waste or scrap
