Definitions
Plate tectonics
Renewable Resource
a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, and is not depleted when used.
extremely cold; near the poles, permafrost.
Polar
Use less water.
reduce
Erosion
the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
Nonrenewable Resource
a natural resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced
All four seasons.
Temperate
Making old tires into a flower pot.
reuse
Climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
Deforestation
the process of clearing or thinning forests for human use, such as agriculture, mining, or urban development
Desert areas, less than 10 in. of rain each year.
Dry
Making sure the paper gets into the recycling bin and not the trash.
Recycle
Biome
a large geographical area with a distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life
Reforestation
the process of replanting an area with trees.
Near the equator, humid, rainforests.
Tropical
Ecosystem
a community of living organisms interacting with their non-living physical environment within a particular area.
Fossil Fuels
High mountains.
Highlands