Energy
How much of it is there? Can it be used up? These are irrelevant questions for this type of energy that could save our planet
renewable energy
You walk through life and leave these in the sands of sustainability. This term describes the total amount of land and resources a person needs to sustain their lifestyle
Ecological footprint
The oceans evaporate, the clouds form, the clouds produce rain which then evaporates from the ocean. This cycle goes round and round
The water cycle
The Earth is warming and its his fault! This greenhouse gas is the most common in Earth's atmosphere and the primary contributor to atmospheric temperature increases
Carbon dioxide
Raising a kid takes a village and a lot of time, but if you fish up parents too quickly, they don't have enough time to have children. This process describes when fish are caught at too high of a rate
overfishing
Ever bathed in a hot spring? The warm experience is only possible through this kind of energy from the Earth's core
geothermal energy
Dirt is made of decomposed food, so you can produce nutrient rich dirt from food waste in your home with this process
Composting
Leaves, old food, or deceased animals all start this process if they are left outside for too long
Decomposition
The air quality plummets to keep the TV on. This industry is the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions
The Energy production industry
This greatly colorful underwater collection of plants off the coast of Australia is a UNESCO protected site
The great barrier reef
The leading country in renewable energy
Iceland
Grab your green thumb and go outside to donate to an environmental charity, this holiday on April 22nd commemorates our planet
Earth day
Metal is tough but this material will outlast us all. It takes so long to decompose, that most of it that has ever been produced is still out there in the environment
Plastic
But I need my protein! This industry is the biggest cause for deforestation worldwide
Cattle ranching (meat industry) and agriculture
No man has seen its depths, it is the deepest point in our ocean and largely unexplored
The Mariana Trench
The flow of rivers and streams can push a turbine and produce this
Hydroelectric power
Do you follow the three Rs? These phrases are guiding principles for how you can improve your consumption of goods
Reduce, reuse, and recycle
The cycle goes round and round until it connects to itself. This term describes the cycle where one organism's waste becomes nutrients for another
Metal and plastic ruin our soil because they can't be easily broken down. This opposing type of material can be decomposed by bacteria
Biodegradable material
This massive flowing systems of water regulate the temperature of our planet
Ocean currents
The energy of movement and the energy of movement waiting to happen
potential energy and kinetic energy
Going shopping? Look for this blue and gold circular symbol to buy only environmentally friendly products
Fair Trade
Reaction one is there, which causes reaction two. But reaction two reactivates reaction one and the cycle repeats forever. This cycle is very dangerous in environments
Positive feedback loop
Located between California and Hawaii, this monstrosity of plastic is larger than the country of France
The great pacific garbage patch
Water is stubborn and prefers to keep its warmth. This property is an important factor in making water a temperature regulator for the environment
A high specific heat