Resources and Living Things (Chapter 3)

Widely spread pollution that cannot be identified. nonpoint source

Resources that are not replaced in a useful time frame. nonrenewable resource

Anything that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by people. natural resource

The amount of land and water that individuals use to meet their resource needs and absorb the waste they produce. ecological footprint

Occurs when a population grows at an ever-increasing rate. exponential growth

Contamination of land, water, or air. pollution

Study of natural processes in the environment and how humans can affect them. environmental science

Specific pollution source that can be identified. point source

The practice of managing the use of resources wisely so they last longer. conservation

Using a resource in ways that maintain the resource at a certain quality for a certain period of time. sustainable use

Either always available or naturally replaced in a short time. renewable resource