Use these interactive Flashcards to practice the vocabulary words from our Environmental Science list.
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{
"id": 10666,
"front": "ecosystem",
"back": "An ecosystem refers to a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment in a specific area."
},
{
"id": 10667,
"front": "biodiversity",
"back": "Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, including different species, genes, and ecosystems."
},
{
"id": 10668,
"front": "sustainability",
"back": "Sustainability in ecology refers to maintaining or restoring the health and balance of ecosystems for present and future generations."
},
{
"id": 10669,
"front": "habitat",
"back": "A habitat is the natural environment where a specific organism or community of organisms live and thrive."
},
{
"id": 10670,
"front": "population",
"back": "Population refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area and interacting with each other."
},
{
"id": 10671,
"front": "ecological footprint",
"back": "Ecological footprint: The measure of human impact on the environment in terms of land and resources consumed to sustain lifestyle."
},
{
"id": 10672,
"front": "biome",
"back": "A biome is a large geographic region with distinct plant and animal communities adapted to its specific climate and environment."
},
{
"id": 10673,
"front": "keystone species",
"back": "A keystone species is a species that plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of an ecosystem."
},
{
"id": 10674,
"front": "Pollution",
"back": "Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, leading to negative impacts on ecosystems and human health."
},
{
"id": 10675,
"front": "Greenhouse gases",
"back": "Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, leading to the greenhouse effect and global warming."
},
{
"id": 10676,
"front": "Acid rain",
"back": "Acid rain is a type of precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acid, resulting from air pollution."
},
{
"id": 10677,
"front": "Ozone depletion",
"back": "Ozone depletion refers to the gradual thinning of the ozone layer in the stratosphere, primarily caused by human-made chemicals like CFCs."
},
{
"id": 10678,
"front": "Toxicity",
"back": "Toxicity refers to the degree to which a substance can harm living organisms or ecosystems through exposure or ingestion."
},
{
"id": 10679,
"front": "Biodegradable",
"back": "Biodegradable refers to substances that can be broken down by natural processes into harmless compounds, reducing environmental impact."
},
{
"id": 10680,
"front": "Eutrophication",
"back": "Eutrophication is the process by which excessive nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, lead to an overgrowth of algae in water bodies, causing ecological imbalances."
},
{
"id": 10681,
"front": "Greenhouse effect",
"back": "The greenhouse effect is the process where greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming."
},
{
"id": 10682,
"front": "Global warming",
"back": "Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities like burning fossil fuels."
},
{
"id": 10683,
"front": "Climate change",
"back": "Climate change refers to long-term changes in Earth's climate, including temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events, caused by human activities."
},
{
"id": 10684,
"front": "Carbon footprint",
"back": "Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, produced directly or indirectly by human activities."
},
{
"id": 10685,
"front": "Renewable energy",
"back": "Renewable energy refers to energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water, and have minimal environmental impact."
},
{
"id": 10686,
"front": "Deforestation",
"back": "Deforestation is the process of clearing or removing trees and forests, leading to environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity."
},
{
"id": 10687,
"front": "Ocean acidification",
"back": "Ocean acidification is the ongoing decrease in pH levels of Earth's oceans caused by the absorption of excess carbon dioxide."
},
{
"id": 10688,
"front": "environmental policy",
"back": "Environmental policy refers to laws, regulations, and guidelines aimed at protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources."
},
{
"id": 10689,
"front": " sustainability",
"back": "Sustainability in environmental policy refers to ensuring that natural resources are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations."
},
{
"id": 10690,
"front": " conservation",
"back": "Conservation in environmental policy refers to the sustainable management and protection of natural resources to prevent their depletion or degradation."
},
{
"id": 10691,
"front": " renewable energy",
"back": "Renewable energy refers to energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water, and have minimal environmental impact."
},
{
"id": 10692,
"front": " carbon footprint",
"back": "Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities or a product."
},
{
"id": 10693,
"front": " greenhouse gases",
"back": "Greenhouse gases are gases like carbon dioxide and methane that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming."
},
{
"id": 10694,
"front": " biodiversity",
"back": "Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a specific habitat, including genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity."
},
{
"id": 10695,
"front": " climate change adaptation",
"back": "Climate change adaptation refers to strategies and actions taken to adjust to the impacts of climate change on the environment."
}
]
}
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