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Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vulnerable species | A species endangered and in its way to the endangered list |
| Conservation | Measures we can take to limit or slow global warming and economic injustice. |
| Deforestation | Large sections of forest removed and logged rapidly for commercial use |
| Earth day | On April 22, a day to promote care for the earth and promote economic prosperity |
| Biodegradation | The rapid decline of biodiversity in our environment |
| Greenhouse gasses | Gasses like carbon dioxide warming the environment |
| Leachate | Toxic waste that leaks from garbage dumps and into the ground and water |
| Environmental injustice | Anything that causes harm to our environment and furthers degradation |
| Urban farming | Making food convenient and accessible, provides plants to intake co2 |
| Care for the environment | Humans are responsible for caring for the earth |
| Pacific garbage patch | Triangle of trash in the Pacific Ocean, trapped garbage patch |
| Animals, birds, insects ecosystem | Pollination of flowers and insect control |
| Earthworms | Decompose biodegradable substances |
| Coral reefs | Food, shelter, for fish and organisms |
| Fossil fuels | Fuel farmed from oil or coal |
| Ecosystem services | The benefits people obtain from natural resources like food and water. |