Earth in Balance

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Transpiration
loss of water vapour from the leaves of plants
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Biodiversity
all the different species of organisms living on earth
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Sustainability
using present resources wisely so they are available for future generations
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Resources
...water...minerals...land...energy
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Carbon footprint
a measure of the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the activities you do
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Conservation
the wise use of our natural resources needed to maintain biodiversity + the balance of nature
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Abiotic
non-living factors
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Biotic
living factors
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