Environmental Science

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Ecosystems: Components, Interactions, and Importance for Our Planet.

Ecosystem A community of organisms and their abiotic environment An ecosystem is a complex network of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Limiting Factors in Ecosystems: Essential Resources and Conditions for Growth, Survival, and Thriving

limiting factor An environmental factor that restricts the growth of a population A limiting factor is a factor that restricts the growth, development, or distribution of a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Concept of Species and its Significance in Evolutionary Biology

Species A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed to produce viable, fertile...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

The Importance of Sustainable Aquaculture: Farming Fish, Shellfish, Seaweed, and Algae for a Better Future.

aquaculture The cultivation of seafood under controlled conditions, usually involving raising fish in underwater tanks or in ponds Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic animals and plants,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Bycatch in Fishing: Negative Impacts on Marine Life and Conservation Efforts to Combat It

bycatch The unintentional catch of nontarget species while fishing, or juveniles Bycatch is a term used in the fishing industry that refers to the unintentional capture of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

The Dark Side of CAFOs: Effects on Environment, Animal Welfare, and Society

CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) Raising a large number of animals bred to gain weight quickly, in crowded buildings; usually must use antibiotics to prevent disease from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Environmental Impacts of Clearcutting: Risks to Biodiversity, Soil Erosion, and Climate Change

clearcutting The process of cutting down all the trees in an area at once; easiest and most economical, often stands are replanted Clearcutting is a logging practice...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Selective Cutting: A Sustainable Forest Management Practice for Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Storage

selective cutting cutting down only some trees in a forest and leaving a mix of tree sizes and species behind; less erosion, loss of biodiversity Selective cutting...

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