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correlation a statistical measure expressing the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two or more variables
constraints limitations, boundary conditions, or restrictions that restrict the possible configurations, movements, or behaviors of a system.
criterion the specific standards, requirements, or rules used to judge, evaluate, or select scientific data, methods, or engineering designs
carrying capacity the maximum population size of a species that a specific environment can sustainably support indefinitely without degrading the habitat.
causation In science, causation refers to the process by which one event, process, or state (the cause) contributes to the production of another event, process, or state (the effect), where the effect is partly dependent on the cause.
aesthetic the study of sensory perception, emotional responses, and the appreciation of beauty
Finite having limits or bounds.
Resilient able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
overexploitation the unsustainable use of renewable natural resources, where individuals or materials are removed faster than they can replenish
biosphere the global sum of all ecosystems, representing the "sphere of life" on Earth where all organisms—including humans, animals, plants, and microbes—live.
geosphere any of the almost spherical concentric regions of matter that make up the earth and its atmosphere, as the lithosphere and hydrosphere.
hydrosphere the total sum of all water on Earth, covering approximately 71% of the surface in liquid, solid, and gaseous forms
atmosphere the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
conserve protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction
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