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- 5. Layer - A region of the Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
- 6. Resource - Materials or substances occurring in nature that can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.
- 7. Footprint - The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or product.
- 9. Sequestration - The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.
- 14. - An area of land that drains rainwater into a particular river, lake, or ocean.
- 16. Agriculture - Farming practices that maintain soil health and biodiversity while minimizing environmental impact.
- 18. Species - Non-native species that disrupt local ecosystems, often outcompeting native species for resources.
- 19. Resilience - The capacity of a community or ecosystem to adapt to changing climate conditions.
- 23. - The introduction of harmful substances into the environment, affecting air, water, and soil quality.
- 24. - The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- 25. - The excessive growth of algae in water bodies due to nutrient runoff, leading to oxygen depletion.
- 26. - The process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent resource depletion.
- 27. - An organism that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen, essential for many food crops.
- 30. - The increase in concentration of toxins in organisms at higher levels of a food chain.
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- 1. Levels - The hierarchical levels in an ecosystem, comprising producers, consumers, and decomposers.
- 2. Fuels - Natural resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas formed from ancient organic matter.
- 3. - The large-scale removal of trees from forested areas, leading to habitat loss and climate impacts.
- 4. Development - Economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
- 8. Energy - Energy derived from resources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
- 10. Change - Long-term alterations in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
- 11. Species - Species at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, or other threats.
- 12. Gases - Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and climate change.
- 13. Management - The process of collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste materials in an environmentally friendly manner.
- 15. - The ability to maintain ecological balance by using resources without depleting them.
- 17. Impact Assessment - A process to evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development.
- 20. - A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
- 21. - The natural environment in which a species or community of organisms lives.
- 22. - The responsible management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.
- 28. Rain - Precipitation that contains elevated levels of sulfuric and nitric acids, harming ecosystems and structures.
- 29. Erosion - The removal of the top layer of soil due to water, wind, or human activity, impacting agriculture and ecosystems.