geography terms sem 1

Endangered species

Plants and animals that have become so rare they are in danger of becoming extinct. 

Biome

An ecosystem in which plants, animals, soil, water and climate interact

Mitigate

Lessen the impact of something.

Habitat Loss

Elimination of the conditions needed for plant and animal species to survive.

Biodiversity

Variety in living things, including plants, bacteria, animals, and humans.

Threatened species 

Plants and animals that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future

Quantitative Indicator

Information which can be easily quantified or measured.

Biosphere

The parts of Earth where living things exist, including plants and animals.

Sustainability

Living with the resources of the planet so that the economic, social and environmental needs of current and future generations can be met.

Manage

Implement strategies to address an environmental issue

Hydrosphere

All water that exists on Earth, in liquid, gas or vapour.

Urban heat island

A built up area with a higher temperature than its surrounding rural area.

Conservation

Protection of the Earth’s natural resources 

Qualitative indicator

Information which cannot be easily quantified, such as detailed observations.

Litho/geosphere

The solid outer part of the Earth made of rock and minerals.

Environmental isssue

A problem associated with the natural or physical environment created by human activities and / or natural processes.

Atmosphere

Layers of gases that extend from the Earth’s surface.