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Adaptation

Changes living things undergo over time to survive and reproduce.

Natural selection

Process where stronger traits improve survival.

Genetic drift

Random changes in gene frequency within a population.

Gene flow

The transfer of genes between populations.

Mutation

Random changes in an organism's DNA that can lead to evolution.

Sustainability

Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations.

Social justice

Ensuring all individuals have equal access to resources and opportunities.

Environmental justice

Guaranteeing that no group of people suffers more from environmental harms.

Precautionary Principle

Taking action to prevent harm when something might be harmful, even without complete scientific evidence.

Renewable resources

Natural resources that can replenish over time, such as sunlight and wind.

Non-renewable resources

Resources that can run out and are not easily replenished, like fossil fuels.

Niche

The role or function of an organism within its ecosystem.

Biomes

Large ecological areas with distinct climates and life forms, such as rainforests and deserts.