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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| conservation | the preservation and wise use of natural resources |
| biodiversity | the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem |
| polyculture | growing several crops on the same plot simultaneously |
| monoculture | the cultivation of a single crop in a given area |
| sustainable | able to meet the current demand for a resource without depleting the future supply |
| ecological services | services provided by nature; include air and water purification, soil formation, climate regulation, pollination, and waste recycling |
| environmental disruption | a change to an environment |
| resilience | the rate at which an ecosystem adapts after a disturbance |
| Red List | A list of worldwide threatened species maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
| Environmental Protection Agency | The US federal agency with a mission to protect human health and the environment |