Earth's Resources

Science

Number and variety of species living in an area

Biodiversity

Number and variety of species living in an area. Biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of all living organisms in a specific environment.

The careful management and use of resources

Conservation

The careful management and use of resources. Conservation. In science, conservation means protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment.

A material or an energy source in the environment, like trees, water or wind

Natural resource

A material or an energy source in the environment, like trees, water, or wind. Natural resource. In science, a natural resource is something found in nature that people use for energy or materials.

A natural resource that is consumed faster than it can be created

Nonrenewable resource

A natural resource that is consumed faster than it can be created nonrenewable resource. Nonrenewable resources are things like fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and can run out if we use them too quickly.

Adding harmful substances to the land, water or air

Pollution

Adding harmful substances to the land, water or air. Pollution. Pollution is when harmful materials contaminate the environment, affecting the health of living organisms.

A resource that is replaced by nature more quickly than it is consumed

Renewable resource

A resource that is replaced by nature more quickly than it is consumed. Renewable resource. A renewable resource is something like sunlight or wind that naturally replenishes itself and won't run out.

The use of resources in a way that does not damage the ecosystem

Sustainable

The use of resources in a way that does not damage the ecosystem. Sustainable. In Science, sustainability means using resources without harming the environment, ensuring they are available for future generations.