Np Flashcards
natural assets (raw materials) occurring in nature that can be used for economic production or consumption
Natural Resource
not spoiled, in particular (of a place) not marred by development
Unspoiled
something providing shelter
Refuge
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
Advocate
widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence
Iconic
to make use of meanly or unfairly for one’s own advantage
Exploit
property (as money) left to a person by a will. 2 : something (as memories or knowledge) that comes from the past or a person of the past
Legacy
a careful preservation and protection of something
Conservation
very different from the usual or traditional
Radical
The benefits the humans derive from ecosystems
Ecosystem services
The study of how organisms intersect with each other and in their environment
Ecology
Anything naturally occurring in the environment that humans use
Natural resource
The practice of using less of a resource so that it can’t last longer
Conservation
The ability of an ecosystem to maintain biodiversity and production indefinitely
Sustainability
The practice of helping degraded or destroyed ecosystem recover from damage
Ecological restoration
