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protecting ecosystem
carden 4th dws
Question | Answer |
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protecting an area of land and water | preservation |
the process that gradually changes an existing ecosystem into another ecosystem | succession |
careful management and wise use of natural resources | conservation |
repair of some damage done to an ecosystem | reclamation |
when animals decompose, their bodies usually add ________________ to the soil | nutrients |
What are the first organisms to establish itself in a new ecosystem? | bacteria, algae, lichens, & mosses |
a new carpet pad made from old carpets is an example of | recycling |
using a milk carton to make a bird feeder is an example of | reusing |
If a fire detroys a forest, new plants will grow. This process is called | succession |
Where would you find a forest that is protected by law to preserve the ecosystem? | national park |
Choosing a large carton of juice over several small cartons of juice is an example of | reducing |