Unit 7 Vocab

6. Farming that protects the environment and supports long-term productivity
8. When urban areas are warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human activity and heat-retaining materials
10. Chemicals from farms washing into rivers, lakes, or groundwater, causing pollution
11. Natural or semi-natural features (like green roofs or rain gardens) that manage water, reduce heat, and improve urban environments
13. Large-scale clearing of forests for agriculture or development
14. Caring for and responsibly managing Earth’s resources
15. Replanting trees to restore forests that have been cut down
19. Growing plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil
20. Building communities that balance environmental health, social well-being, and economic growth
21. The cutting and collection of trees for wood products

1. The moral principles guiding how humans interact with the environment
2. Growing crops without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides
3. Cutting only certain trees to reduce environmental damage
4. Using predators or biological methods instead of chemicals to manage pests
5. The belief that humans are the central or most important species
7. Using resources responsibly to meet current needs without harming future generations
9. Strategies to control insects and diseases that harm forests
12. The spread of cities into rural areas, often causing habitat loss and pollution
16. The belief that ecosystems as a whole deserve ethical consideration and protection
17. A system combining fish farming (aquaculture) with growing plants in water (hydroponics)
18. The growth and expansion of cities as populations increase