Radience

Earth's Resources

Science

biodiversity

number and variety of species living in an area
biodiversity Simple Definition

conservation

the careful management and use of resources
conservation Simple Definition

natural resource

a material or an energy source in the environment, like trees, water or wind
natural resource Simple Definition

nonrenewable resource

a natural resource that is consumed faster than it can be created
nonrenewable resource Simple Definition

pollution

adding harmful substances to the land, water or air
pollution Simple Definition

renewable resource

a resource that is replaced by nature more quickly than it is consumed
renewable resource Simple Definition

sustainable

the use of resources in a way that does not damage the ecosystem
sustainable Simple Definition

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