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Earth's Resources
Vocabulary Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| endangered | has very few animals in the world |
| invasive species | organism that is introduced to an area where it is not native, and where it invades and disturbs the ecosystem displacing native species |
| precipitation | rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground |
| natural resource | materials found in nature |
| watershed | area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers or streams |
| non-renewable resource | natural resource that cannot be replenished |
| conservation | protecting the environment |
| renewable resource | natural resource that can be replenished or is easily replaced or available |
| extinct | has no more animals in the world |
| runoff | draining away of water from an area of land or building |
| habitat loss | destroying nature so that animals can no longer use it for their homes |
| fossil fuel | a non-renewable resource that includes coal, oil, and petroleum |
| acid rain | rain that has been made acidic by certain pollutants in the air |
| sustainability | future generations and the welfare of the environment should be considered when using resources |
| biodegradable | capable of decomposing or breaking down |