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Sustainability Vocabulary
Sustainability Words
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English
7th Grade
04/05/2010

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Term
Feral
Definition
Used to describe animals that live or grow in the wild after having been domestically reared or cultivated.
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Poach
Definition
To catch wild animals or fish illegally on public land or while trespassing on private land.
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Sustainable
Definition
Able to be maintained.
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Ecosystem
Definition
A localized group of interdependent organism together with the environment that they inhabit and depend on.
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Biodiversity
Definition
The range of organisms present in a given ecological community or system.
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Aquifer
Definition
A layer of permeable rock, sand, or gravel through which ground water flows, containing enough water to supply wells and springs.
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Debris
Definition
Fragments of something that has been destroyed or broken down.
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Aqua Culture
Definition
The farming of marine and freshwater plants and animals for human consumption.
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Fossil Fuel
Definition
Any carbon-containing fuel, for example, coal , peat, petroleum, and natural gas, derived form the decomposed remains of prehistoric plants and animals.
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Hydroelectric
Definition
Generated by converting the pressure of falling or running water to electricity by means of a turbine coupled to a generator.
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Geothermic
Definition
Relating to or produced by heat in the interior of the Earth.
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Dependence
Definition
A need for something or somebody to be available in order to exist or survive.
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Efficiency
Definition
The ability to do something well or achieve a desired result without wasted energy or effort.
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Consumption
Definition
The use of natural resources or fuels or the amount of resources or fuels used.
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Greenhouse Effect
Definition
Warming of the Earth’s surface as a result of atmospheric pollution by gases.
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Natural Resource
Definition
A naturally occurring material such as coal or wood that can be exploited by people.
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Biodegradable
Definition
Made of a substance that will decay relatively quickly as a result of the action between bacteria and break down into elements such as carbon that is recycled naturally.
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Conservation
Definition
The preservation, management, and care of natural and cultural resources.
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Herbicide
Definition
A chemical preparation designed to kill plants, especially weeds, or to inhibit their growth.
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Pesticide
Definition
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects.
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