Human Impacts on the Environment MS-ESS3-4

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The Biogeochemical Cycle By Which Carbon Is Exchanged Among The Earth's Spheres.

Carbon Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the Earth's spheres. carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is the process where carbon moves through the air, ground, plants, animals, and back into the atmosphere.

The Largest Population That An Environment Can Support.

Carrying Capacity

Carrying Capacity Simple Definition

The Careful Management And Use Of Resources.

Conservation

Conservation Simple Definition

An Energy Source Made Of The Remains Of Organisms That Lived Long Ago, Like Coal Or Oil.

Fossil Fuel

Fossil Fuel Simple Definition

The Warming Of The Earth When The Atmosphere Traps Heat Like A Blanket.

Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse Effect Simple Definition

A Material Or An Energy Source In The Environment, Like Trees, Water Or Wind.

Natural Resource

Natural Resource Simple Definition

A Natural Resource That Is Consumed Faster Than It Can Be Created.

Nonrenewable Resource

Nonrenewable Resource Simple Definition

Adding Harmful Substances To The Land, Water Or Air.

Pollution

Pollution Simple Definition

A Resource That Is Replaced By Nature More Quickly Than It Is Consumed.

Renewable Resource

Renewable Resource Simple Definition

The Ability To Exist Constantly.

Sustainability

The ability to exist constantly. Sustainability. Sustainability means using resources wisely so they last for future generations.