Ecosystem Services Flashcards
1
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Ecosystem Services
A
The benefits that humans derive form ecosystems
2
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Ecology
A
The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
3
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Natural Resource
A
Anything naturally occurring in the environment that humans use
4
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Conservation
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The practice of using less of a resource so that it can last longer
5
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Sustainability
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The ability of an ecosystem to maintain biodiversity and production indefinitely
6
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Ecological Restoration
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The practice of helping a degraded or destroyed ecosystem recover from damage
