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| The physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and landscapes |
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| The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment |
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| A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system |
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| A species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, or other environmental factors |
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| The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem |
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| The clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land, often for agriculture or urban development |
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| Long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system |
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| The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism |
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| Animals that live and thrive in the natural environment, not domesticated |
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| The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce pollution and conserve resources |
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