define Flashcards
defien enviroment
the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
define water cycle
the cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth’s oceans, atmosphere, and land,
tributary
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
define sustabability
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
water scacity
incufficent fresh water resouces to meet human demand and enviroment demand ina certain area
weather
a gerneral condition of the atmosphere at a sertain point in time short term on day to dady bases
climate
a condition over a long period of time
natural disaster
a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life. a natural event that causes great damaeg
natural hazard
he threat of an event that will likely have a negative impact.
