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- 3. Pollution Contamination of the air with harmful substances, such as smoke, chemicals, or dust, which can cause health problems and environmental damage.
- 6. Waste material or items that are discarded and no longer needed or wanted.
- 7. The natural process of breaking down organic waste, like food scraps and yard waste, into nutrient-rich soil that can be used to help plants grow.
- 9. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their physical environment, such as forests, rivers, or deserts.
- 10. The process of collecting and processing used materials (such as paper, glass, or plastic) to create new products, reducing the need for raw resources.
- 11. Waste:
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- 1. The presence of harmful substances or contaminants in the air, water, or soil that negatively affect the environment and living things.
- 2. Gases Gases in the Earth's atmosphere, like carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to global warming and climate change.
- 4. The process of clearing or cutting down large areas of forests or trees, which can lead to habitat loss and environmental changes.
- 5. A designated area where garbage is buried and managed, often lined with materials to prevent contamination of the surrounding environment.
- 8. The act of throwing away or discarding food that could have been eaten or used, leading to unnecessary waste.