Ch. 21 - Enviromental Problems and Solutions Flashcards
1
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renewable resource
A
a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed.
2
Q
nonrenewable resource
A
a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which it is consumed.
3
Q
overpopulation
A
the presence of too many individuals in an area for the available resources.
4
Q
biodiversity
A
the number and variety of organisms in a giben area during a specific period of time.
5
Q
conservation
A
the preservation and wise use of natural resources.
6
Q
recycling
A
the process of recovering valuable or useful materials from waste or scrap
7
Q
pollution
A
an unwanted change in the enviroment caused by substances or forms of energy.
