Geography Glossary

1. All the water on earth
4. A term that describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals
8. worldview, Humans are superior and the most important species on earth
13. worldviews; perspectives or views held by individuals re global environment
14. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem
15. action, Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
17. energy, Ensure access to affordable and sustainable modern energy for all
18. worldview, Nature exists for all species on earth not just humans
19. part of Earth in which life exists including land and water, and air or atmosphere
22. the natural home or environment of an animal or plant or other organism
23. Release of harmful materials into the environment

2. function, The cultural, recreational or psychological value of the environment for people
3. the solid outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the upper mantle
5. function, the ability of natural environments to absorb wastes and pollution
6. worldview, We can manage the earth for our benefit but have to be responsible
7. function, supports life on earth without requing human action eg. decomposition
9. the surroundings or conditions in which a person or animal or plant lives or operates
10. waste, hazardous waste causing danger from chemicals and infectious organisms
11. warming, An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
12. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
16. meeting the needs of the present without compromising the future generations
20. function, The environment's provision of raw materials and natural resources eg food
21. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.