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THE ENVIRONMENT

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TermDefinition
Atmosphere It is a thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.
Biodegradable Generally referring to packaging, it means something than can be decomposed by bacteria or other organisms.
Conservation The protection and preservation of the natural environment.
Ecosystem The natural organisms and flora and fauna that constitute and sustain a particular area.
Endagered species A species of plant or animal that are in danger of becoming extinct.
Gobal warming An increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, which is due to the greenhouse effect.
Greenhouse effect The trapping of the sun's heat in the atmosphere caused by greenhouse gases.
Ozone layer The lower part of the atmosphere which contains a high level of ozone that absorbs the majority of the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Pollution Contamination or toxic bi-products from factories.
Preserve To not develop something so as to be maintained in its existing state.
Sustainability Maintaining an ecological balance by avoiding the depletion of natural resources.
Recycle To convert or reprocess materials so that they can be used again.
Renewable energy Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.
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