Ecosystems And Environment: Science Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every ecosystems and environment term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Rainforest

A rainforest is a warm, wet forest biome near the equator that receives a lot of rainfall each year and is filled with many different plants and animals living together in layered habitats.

Recycling

Recycling is the process of collecting used materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal, and turning them into new products so that natural resources and energy are saved and less trash ends up in landfills or the environment.

Renewable resources

Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replaced in a human lifetime by natural processes, such as sunlight, wind, water, and plants that regrow after being used.

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