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Environment
a sum of all the conditions surrounding us that influence life.
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Environmental science
the field that looks at interactions among humans and nature
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The Biotic
the living parts of the Earth (animals, plants, microorganisms)
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The Abiotic
the non-living parts of the Earth (soil, air, water, sunlight)
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System
a set of interacting components that influence one another by exchanging energy or materials.
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Ecosystem
the living and non-living components of a particular place on Earth.
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Ecosystem services
environments provide life-supporting services such as clean water, timber, fisheries, crops.
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Environmental indicators
describe the current state of the environment.
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The variety of life forms in an environment. Includes:
- Genetic diversity
- Species diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
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