1. Vocabulary Chapter 3: Lesson 1
Natural resource
Pollution
Point source pollution
Nonpoint source pollution
Environmental Science

2. Natural Resource
Anything that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by people
Ex. Trees, water, oil, coal, sun, etc.

3. pollution Contaminates of earth’s land, water, or air
Ex: waste, chemical, noise, heat, light

4. Point source A specific pollution source that can be identified
Ex. A pipe being run into a river

5. Nonpoint source A specific pollution source that can be identified
Ex. A pipe being run into a river

6. Environmental science
Study of natural processes in the environment and how humans can affect them
Ex. Focuses on balancing the needs of the resource and the people.