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15 Environmental Sci

Chapter 15 Terms (Berean)

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Environmental Science the branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on life
Ecological pyramid a graphical representation of the trophic relationships between organisms
Soil the upper layers of the surface of the earth that contain a mixture of the remains of decomposed organisms, minerals, sand, silt, clay, and small rock particles
Conservation biology the study of how to protect nature and fix any damage that has been done
Biodiversity the wide range of all forms of life on earth or in a specific region
Natural resources materials in nature that are needed for a wide variety of life to be sustained
indirect value (biodiversity) something other than a specific product (or products) that is obtained as a result of biodiversity, including aesthetic, cultural, educational, ethical, or spiritual value
Sustainability an approach where the level of natural resources is maintained so the ecosystem remains in balance across future generations
Renewable resource a natural resource that can be used in a way that assures it will not be exhausted
Climate change a change in global or regional weather patterns over a long period of time
Direct value (biodiversity) there is a specific product (or products) directly obtained as a result of biodiversity
Pollution the presence or introduction of a substance that is harmful to the environment
Wind the movement of air in a specific direction
Climate the weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time (many years)
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