Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Concepts 1
Concepts 2
concepts 3
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Trash that is thrown on the ground or in water is
What is litter
100
a material that causes pollution is called
What is pollutant
100
this animal eats on the remains of dead animals
What is a scavenger
100
Food, yard waste, paper, and cardboard can all be to be decayed material and recycled to enrich the soil
What is compost
100
all of these type of animals can be harmed if an oil spill accidents occurs
What is water ecosystem; sea birds, seals, whales, fish, and shellfish
200
The process by which the remains of dead organisms break down into simpler materials is called
What is Decay
200
an organism that breaks down the remains of dead organisms
What is a decomposer
200
a mushroom is a scavenger, carnivore or decomposer
What is decomposer
200
__________ pollutants that can kill plants in surrounding areas.
What is weed killers
200
An effect of people polluting dams and rivers
What is Dams change river flow and affects fish populations
300
an animal that feeds on the remains of dead animals is a
What is a scavenger
300
a waste that can pollute the environment even when it is present in very small amounts is
What is Hazardous Waste
300
mold is an example of a carnivore, decomposer or omnivore
What is decomposer
300
trash left behind after recess not in trash cans is called
What is litter
300
how does recycling nutrients help many types of plants in an ecosystem
It enriches soil
400
decayed organic material used to enrich soil is
What is compost
400
a material that is broken down by microorganisms is
What is biodegradable material
400
Farming practices that help preserve ecosystems are called
What is green agriculture
400
motor oil, paint, insect sprays, and many cleaning supplies are examples of
What is hazardous waste
400
How can materials such as weed killers and pesticides cause pollution
they can wash off plants and seep into soil
500
Travel to places where natural habitats have been successfully preserved without harming those places is called
What is Ecotourism
500
breaking down materials into a different form that can be used again is known as
What is nutrient recycling
500
Decomposers that are living things that are too small to see are
What is microorganisms
500
An effect of people polluting water ecosystems
What is sea birds, seals, whales, fish, and shellfish may be killed.
500
what is it called when materials are broken down and used again?
What is recycling
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