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Key Concepts in Environmental Conservation

The document defines key environmental terms related to conservation, such as endangered species, pollution, habitat, and extinction. It highlights the importance of biodiversity, sustainable practices, and the impact of human activities like deforestation and overfishing on ecosystems. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for protection and rescue efforts for vulnerable species.

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Key Concepts in Environmental Conservation

The document defines key environmental terms related to conservation, such as endangered species, pollution, habitat, and extinction. It highlights the importance of biodiversity, sustainable practices, and the impact of human activities like deforestation and overfishing on ecosystems. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for protection and rescue efforts for vulnerable species.

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1. Conservation : protecting nature, animals, and the environment.

2. Endangered : when a species is at risk of disappearing.

3. Pollution : waste or chemicals that harm the Earth.

4. Habitat : the natural home of a plant or animal.

5. Extinction : when a species no longer exists.

6. Recycling : reusing materials instead of throwing them away.

7. Ecosystem : a community of living things and their environment.

8. Biodiversity : the variety of plants and animals in an area.

9. Deforestation : cutting down too many trees in forests.

10. Sustainable : using resources in a way that does not harm the future.

11. Coral : tiny sea animals that build colourful reefs.

12. Turtle : a marine reptile with a hard shell.

13. Overfishing : catching too many fish, leaving too few to survive.

14. Rescue : saving animals or people from danger.

15. Protection : keeping someone or something safe.

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