Ecology 1 Flashcards

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abundant

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existing in large quantities; more than enough

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anticipate

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to expect something

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conservation

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the protection of the natural environment

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constraint

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thing that limits or restricts something, or your freedom to do something

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contaminated

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to make a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease

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disposal

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the act of getting rid of something

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dubious

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not certain and slightly suspicious about something; not knowing whether something is good or bad

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elimination

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the process of removing or getting rid of something/somebody completely

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incinerate

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to burn something until it is completely destroyed

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obsolete

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no longer used because something new has been invented

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sustainable

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involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment

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thrive

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to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy

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