Biological magnification
The process in which a pollutant in each organism in a food chain increases.
Greenhouse effect
Carbon dioxide absorbs heat radiated from the earth.
Endangered
plants or animals that are about to become extinct.
Thermal Pollution
heated water being pumped into the environment.
recycling
process of reusing solid waste
Acid rain
pollution joined with water vapor
Temperature inversions
Cool air is trapped under warm air and does not rise
Non biodegradable
Materials that cannot be broken down by natural processes
smog
smoke and fog
Biosphere
part of the earth where life exists
chlorofluorocarbons
The most common human-made chemical that destroys the ozone layer.
Extinction
The death of every member of a species
Bio indicator
species that is especially sensitive to ecological change.
Reforestation
planting of new trees when old ones are cut
species diversity
a location that has 20 species of birds has a greater____________than a location that has 10 species of birds.
sustainability
the ability to meet human needs in such a way a human population can survive indefinitely.
Biodiversity
The variety of forms of life in an area
biodegradable
materials that can be broken down by microorganisms.
genetic diversity
is the amount of variation in the genetic material within all members of a population.
ozone layer
Atmospheric layer that protects the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiant.