Re: Terms to Know
When I posted my terms to know I did not put definitions so I just wanted to take the chance to define my key terms.
Atmosphere – The mixture of gases surrounding astronomical objects such as the earth. It has a huge role in global warming.
Biodegradable – Capable of being broken down into safe products by living organisms
Biodiversity – The number and variety of organism is a specific region
Carbon Dioxide – Colorless and odorless carbon dioxide is a heavy gas that is produced by burning of objects containing carbon, decaying of a carbon organism, respiration of animals. However, it is used for carbonated drinks, photosynthesis, refrigeration, and fire extinguishers. It is a major contributor to global warming.
Carbon Footprint – Is a popular term for the measurement of the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions directly and indirectly caused by a product/animal
Composting – The process of biodegradable organic matter such as leaves and fruit becoming manure for the improvement of soil structure
Conservation – The act of preserve, protecting, managing, or restoring wildlife and/or natural resources
Erosion – Natural processes such as weathering, abrasion, and corrosion in which material of the earth’s surface is worn away
Global Warming – A substantial increase in the average of the earth’s atmosphere that eventually leads to climate change.
Greenhouse Effect – The process where greenhouse gases present in the earth’s atmosphere trap solar radiation
Hydroelectric – Electricity generated due to the running of water
Invasive Species – An invasive species is a species that does not occur naturally in a specific area, it is a dominant species that out competes the local species and threatens the biodiversity of a specific area
Photovoltaic – Refers to a technology which uses a device such as solar panels to produce electricity when exposed to light
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