| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Habitat | an area where a species naturally lives, eats or reproduces. |
| Adaptation | a change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment. |
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Invasive Species |
is a plant, fungus, or animal species that is not native to a specific location (an introduced species), and which has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health. |
| Threatened Species | a species likely, in the near future, to become an endangered species within all or much of its range. |
| Endangered Species | animals or plants that are likely to become extinct without major help or support from others. |
| Limiting Factor | something required by an animal to survive. If not present, the animal cannot survive or reproduce. |
| Conservation | measures to protect and restore the natural world. |
| Deforestation | he removal of plants and trees in an area on a massive scale which can have long term effects on the land and soil around the forest. |
| Reforestation | the planting and growth of new trees. |
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Ecosystem |
relationships between the living and nonliving factors in the environment. |
| Extinction | the loss of any species of this world. |
| Vulnerable | likely to face injury or danger |
| Environmentalist | a person who cares for the natural world and makes an effort to protect it, or raise awareness for its needs. |
| Exploitation | the action of making use of and benefiting from resources. |
| Requirement of Habitat | food, water, cover (shelter), space. |
