Unit 2: Vocabulary

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Consumption

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The using up of goods and services; also the purchase and use of goods and services by consumers.

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Conservationist

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Someone who works to protect the beauty and natural resources of the environment from destruction or pollution.

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Developed Country

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A wealthy country with an advanced economy. Developed countries have many industries and provide a comfortable way of life for most of their people.

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Developing Country

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A poorer country with a less advanced economy. Developing countries are trying to increase their industries and improve life for their people.

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Ecumene

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A geographic region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people. Areas not included in the ecumene are generally too dry, too cold, or too rugged for permanent settlement.

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Ecosystem

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A community of all the living things in an area and the environment in which they live.

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Emigrate

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To move from a country. People who leave a country are called emigrants.

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Fauna

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All the animal life in a particular region.

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Flora

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All the plant life in a particular region.

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Food Chain

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A series of plants and animals, each of which depends on the one below it for food. A food chain usually forms part of a much larger food web.