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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Finite | Limited, bounded, or exhaustible in amount, space, or time; not infinite (e.g., resources that can be fully used up). |
| Resilient | The ability of a system (ecosystem, community) to withstand stress, absorb disturbances, and recover its original structure or function. |
| Overexploitation | Harvesting or using a natural resource (plants, animals, minerals) faster than it can be replaced or replenished by nature, leading to depletion. |
| Biosphere | The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth, encompassing all living organisms and their relationships with the other spheres. |
| Geosphere | The solid parts of Earth, including rocks, minerals, landforms, and the interior structure (crust, mantle, core). |
| Hydrosphere | The total amount of water on a planet, including liquid water (oceans, lakes, rivers), solid water (ice), and water vapor. |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases surrounding Earth, retained by gravity, which protects life and regulates temperature. |
| Conserve | The planned, sustainable management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or waste, ensuring their availability for future use. |