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BEES M6L1 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| natural resource | a supply of materials, goods, or services that are taken from the earth |
| pollution | materials in the environment that cause harm |
| overconsumption | taking too much of a natural resource |
| global warming | the increasing of the Earth’s temperature due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases |
| resource extraction | removing materials from the Earth |
| cholera | a disease caused by bacteria found in contaminated water or food |
| asthma: | a medical condition that affects the lungs and makes it hard to breathe |
| ozone depletion | molecules that destroy the ozone layer |
| urbanization | the building of homes and cities in an area |
| water cycle | the movement of water from the air to the ground and back to the air |
| ecosystem services | benefits people receive from nature such as water and oxygen |