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pollution
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
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erosion
condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
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deforestation
the state of being clear of trees
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depopulation
the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all)
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climate, clime
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
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glaciation
the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action
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inhospitableness
the environmental condition in a region that lacks a favorable climate or terrain for life or growth
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meteorological conditions
the prevailing environmental conditions as they influence the prediction of weather
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biodegradable pollution
pollution that is rendered harmless by natural processes and so causes no permanent harm
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nonbiodegradable pollution
pollution that accumulates in the environment and may appear in the food chain
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air pollution
pollution of the atmosphere
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noise pollution, sound pollution
annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise
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thermal pollution
harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them
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water pollution
pollution of the water in rivers and lakes
