Category 1
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting something.
Conservation
The animals of a particular region or period.
The plants of a particular region or period.
Flora
The variety of species in an area.
Biodiversity
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
Climate
the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
Deforestation
A natural light display in Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic regions, caused by solar wind interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field.
Aurora Borealis
The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow, leading to the formation of landscapes like the Grand Canyon.
Erosion
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Sustainability
a natural phenomenon that is remarkable for its beauty or uniqueness, often attracting tourists and researchers
Natural Wonder
traditional beliefs, myths, and stories passed down through generations, often reflecting the cultural significance of natural phenomena.
Folklore
A special area where living and non-living things work together.
Ecosytem
an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries
Region
Natural features that represent the most extreme conditions or characteristics of the Earth’s geology, such as the height of Mount Everest.
Geological Extremes
Name 4 of the 6 natural wonders that we have learned about in this class.
Nile River, Amazon Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, and Northern Lights.