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Mod.G 3-1 Population
Mod. G Unit 3 Lesson 1 - Human Population
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rate | a specific kind of ratio, in which two measurements are related to each other (often with respect to time). |
| Trend | a general direction in which something is developing or changing. |
| Resource Consumption | to destroy or expend by use, natural resources of Earth. |
| Per Capita Consumption | is the amount of a resource that one person consumes in a given amount of time, a ratio calculated by dividing the total amount of a resource used in a certain time period by the number of people in the population. |
| Population | is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same place at the same time. |
| Conservation | preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife. |
| Resource Depletion | the consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished. |
| Biodiversity | The number, variety, and genetic variation of different organisms found within a specified geographic region. |
| Renewable Resource | Resources that either cannot be used up or can be replaced at about the same rate at which they are used. |
| Nonrenewable Resource | Resources that cannot be replaced as quickly as they are used. |
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