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ENVIRONMENTS – KEY TERMS

Term Definition

the environment’s provision of balance and stability through the


atmosphere, biodiversity, ecological integrity and the climate

the living and non-living elements of the Earth’s surface and


atmosphere. Where unqualified, it includes human changes to the
Earth’s surface, e.g. croplands, planted forests, buildings and
roads.
the environment’s ability to absorb, break down and recycle
wastes including pollution

the variety of living organisms and the environments they form

natural fuels such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past


from the remains of living organisms

the ability of an ecosystem to support and maintain ecological


processes and a diverse community of organisms

the environment’s provision of raw materials and natural


resources

the cultural, recreational or psychological value of the


environment for people

all the life forms and environments on or near Earth’s surface that
are capable of sustaining life

the ability to continue with minimal long-term effect on the


environment

TERMS:

biodiversity biosphere ecological integrity environment fossil fuels service function


sink function source function spiritual function sustainability
E C S D T Z P K T E Q Y K E Q
O N Z P G E C B R X T S N C Q
I S V Q I A Y E T I Y U I I Q
T Y G I G R H I S D I S S V L
E Y P J R P I R Z N W T M R I
W C J I S O E T T S P A N E S
E I O O T V N E U N L I O S S
N I I L I V G M U A B N I J O
Z B S D O R B F E G L A T S F
T X O D I G D G F N A B C O K
Y I S T F H I J M U T I N U S
B T Y S E Z E C C M U L U R R
F U E L S D W E A B J I F C K
E O T T C C L U S L L T B E L
I U Q F C S G F T F X Y E I Y

BIODIVERSITY
BIOSPHERE
ECOLOGICAL
ENVIRONMENT
FOSSIL
FUELS
FUNCTION
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
SINK
SOURCE
SPIRITUAL
SUSTAINABILITY

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