science is the best Flashcards
1
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biodiversity
A
The number of different species of plants and
animals in an area
2
Q
ecosystem
A
a system compromising living things, non-living things, and the interactions among them
3
Q
recycling
A
Proper disposal of used resources so they can be
reprocessed into new products
4
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resource
A
A source or supply that benefits organisms
5
Q
species
A
A group of organisms with similar characteristics
that are able to interbreed or exchange genetic
material
6
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terrestrial
A
on or of earth
7
Q
water purification
A
the process of removing undesirable chemicals and contaminants from water
