Sustainability - The practice of meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, often by balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns., Recycling - The process of collecting, processing, and reusing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash, to make new products and reduce the use of raw resources., Pollution - The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can negatively impact air, water, soil, and living organisms., Conservation - The careful management and protection of natural resources and the environment to prevent depletion, destruction, or long-term damage., Ecosystem - A complex system where living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) interact with each other and with their non-living environment (like air, water, and soil) in a specific area., Biodiversity - The variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or the entire planet, including the diversity of species, genetics, and ecosystems., Renewable energy - Energy that comes from natural sources that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, geothermal heat, and biomass., Extinct - A term used when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth, usually due to habitat loss, overhunting, environmental changes, or competition from invasive species., Carbon footprint - The total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by human activities, usually measured in units of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e)., Deforestation - The large-scale removal of forested land, often to clear space for agriculture, logging, or development, which can lead to habitat loss, decreased biodiversity, and increased carbon emissions.,

Environmental Vocabulary Match up

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