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Ch. 6 Voxabulary
Environment
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Biology
9th Grade
01/10/2009

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Term
renewable resource
Definition
a resource that can be replaced by natural processes
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nonrenewable resource
Definition
a resource thar cannot be replenished by natural processes
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sustainable development
Definition
using renewable resources at a rate that does not deplete them
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soil erosion
Definition
wearing away of surface by water and wind
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deesertification
Definition
reduction of soil's ability to retain nutrients and water
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deforestation
Definition
the removal of a large number of trees from a forest
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mining
Definition
nonrenewable resource; minerals required for a variery of human products
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biodegradable
Definition
can be broken down and recycled by decomposers
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nonbiodegradable
Definition
cannot be broken down
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nonbiodegradable
Definition
cannot be broken down
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ozone
Definition
protective shield around earth
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