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capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. (b__d_g__d___e))

biodegradable

natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas). (f____l f___s)

fossil fuels

the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. (r_c_c___g)

recycling

a situation in which the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to support life. (ov__p_p_l____n))

overpopulation

the clearing or thinning of forests by humans to make the land available for other uses. (d_f___t____n)

deforestation

the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow. (er_s__n)

erosion

the process of treating solid wastes and offers solutions for recycling items that do not belong to trash. (w____ m_n_g____t)

waste management

resources that cannot be replaced after they are used, such as fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas). (n___r___w____ r_s______).

non-renewable resources

energy from sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. (r_n_w____ e___gy)

renewable energy

total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product. (c____n f_____t_)

carbon footprint

a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. (ec_s__t_m)

ecosystem

variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat. (b__d____s__ty)

biodiversity

the protection and preservation of the natural environment. (c_ns__v_t__n)

conservation

introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. (p_l_____n)

pollution

long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. (c______ c_____)

climate change

meeting present needs without compromising future generations (s_s___n_b___ty

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