5th Grade Vocabulary--Lesson 10 part 2

1.       Conservation—the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources

2.       Conservationist—a person who works to make sure that natural resources are not destroyed

3.       Destruction—breaking into pieces, making something not usable, putting an end to something

4.       Endangered—animal or plant species that are in danger of becoming extinct

5.       Environmentalist—a person who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution

6.       Excessive—beyond or above normal amounts

7.       Federal—laws that apply to all states across the country

8.       Impact—the effect something has on a person or a thing

9.       Invasive—tending to spread out of control

10.   Pollution—harmful materials, chemicals, or dirt that can damage the water, soil, and air

11.   Purpose—an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

12.   Significant—full or meaning; important

13.   Species—organisms that are similar in appearance and can mate to produce offspring

14.   Threatened—likely to become endangered if it is not protected