Master the fundamental vocabulary of Environmental Management including sustainability, ecosystems, and population dynamics.
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Define Sustainability
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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It balances economic, social, and environmental requirements.
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Define the Hydrosphere
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The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of the Earth. It includes oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and water vapor in the atmosphere.
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Define the Lithosphere
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The rigid outer part of Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. It provides the land surface, soil, and minerals necessary for life and human activity.
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Define the Atmosphere
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The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth. It is stratified into layers (troposphere, stratosphere, etc.) and protects life by filtering UV radiation and regulating temperature.
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Define the Biosphere
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The zones of the Earth (air, water, and land) where life exists. It interacts with the other three spheres (atmo-, hydro-, and litho-) to support organisms.
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